Authorizing the adoption of administrative rules and regulations concerning sports wagering by the Kansas racing and gaming commission.
SB 502 authorizes the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission to adopt specific operational rules for sports wagering, identified by Kansas Administrative Regulations (K.A.R. 112-201 through 112-204). These rules will govern how sports betting can be legally operated in Kansas, directly affecting the Commission (which regulates gambling) and businesses seeking to offer sports wagering services. The bill enables the Commission to implement detailed requirements for licensing, security, and consumer protections as outlined in an approved economic impact statement. This is a procedural step to formalize existing regulatory frameworks, not a new policy change, and the bill is currently pending in committee.
Bill status
died
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2026
Last action Apr 10, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
3
Committee
4
Mar 17, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee Report recommending bill be passed by House Committee on Federal and State Affairs
lower
Mar 10, 2026
Committee
Referred to House Committee on Federal and State Affairs
lower
Mar 10, 2026
Introduced
Received and Introduced
lower
Mar 9, 2026
Upper · Passed
Consent Calendar Passed
upper
Mar 3, 2026
Upper · Passed
Committee Report recommending bill be passed and placed on Consent Calendar by Senate Committee on Federal and State Affairs
upper
Feb 11, 2026
Committee
Referred to Senate Committee on Federal and State Affairs
upper
Feb 10, 2026
Introduced
Introduced
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
No sponsor information available.
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