SB 504 prohibits most noncompete agreements that restrict healthcare professionals from practicing patient care after leaving a job. It directly affects physicians and mid-level practitioners (like nurse practitioners) who may have faced such restrictions. The bill allows limited 24-month restrictions only if an employee voluntarily leaves, capped at 15 miles from the practice location, and requires employers to offer a financial buyout covering unamortized recruitment costs - prohibiting penalties for lost profits or training. It does not affect confidentiality agreements or medical practice sale terms. The law takes effect July 1, 2026, voiding existing post-employment restrictions.
HB 2687 prohibits state and local government agencies from regulating or banning the takeoff, landing, or operation of aquatic aircraft (like seaplanes and floatplanes) on Kansas waters where vessels are permitted. It specifically blocks agencies from requiring permits, fees, or imposing restrictions on these aircraft operations. The bill directly affects aquatic aircraft operators and owners by removing regulatory barriers on state waters. This policy change ensures that such aircraft are not subject to the same permitting requirements as traditional vessels.
HB 2774 increases penalties for assault or battery committed against public-facing workers (such as retail staff, healthcare workers, or customer service employees) while they are performing job duties. It upgrades this offense from a class C misdemeanor to a class B misdemeanor under Kansas law. The bill specifically targets attacks during work hours, applying to all workers defined as "public-facing" in the statute. This change makes these assaults punishable more severely than standard assault offenses.
HB 2718 gives adult care home residents the right to choose their own pharmacy without facing fees or financial penalties from the facility. The bill prohibits adult care homes from charging residents for using an outside pharmacy or offering financial incentives to use the facility's preferred pharmacy. It also specifies that facilities cannot charge for repackaging medications if that cost is already reported on their financial statements. This directly affects residents of Kansas adult care homes and requires facilities to adjust billing practices.
SB 505 prohibits ticket resellers and online marketplaces from selling entertainment event tickets (like concerts or sports games) above face value plus required fees, unless authorized by the venue. It also bans resellers from advertising tickets before public sale without permission, using venue/event names in website URLs, or bypassing ticket purchasing systems to buy excessive tickets. The law directly affects commercial ticket resellers and online marketplaces, not individual buyers. Violations are treated as deceptive practices under Kansas consumer law, subject to penalties without requiring proof of a consumer transaction.
HB 2754 creates a legal process for domestic violence victims to dispute debts incurred through abuse. It defines "coerced debt" as personal debts (not secured by property) resulting from tactics like fraud, intimidation, or misuse of personal information during domestic violence. Victims who provide a "statement of coerced debt" plus documentation (e.g., police reports, court orders, or verified third-party statements) can force creditors to stop collection efforts, remove negative credit reports, return payments, and halt lawsuits within 10 business days. The law specifically targets debts caused by economic abuse, such as restricting access to money or stealing resources, and applies only to personal debts.
HB 2770 expands investment options for the health care stabilization fund by permitting its director to invest funds in corporate bonds rated in the top two categories by credit agencies, as well as other investments authorized for insurance companies under Kansas law. This directly affects the fund's director and the fund's investment strategy, replacing prior restrictions. The key change adds specific provisions for top-rated corporate bonds and references insurance company investment rules (K.S.A. 40-2a). It repeals the existing investment authority in K.S.A. 40-3406 and replaces it with these expanded options. The bill takes effect upon publication in the statutes.
HB 2744 encourages Kansas school districts to annually designate a day in August or September as "Linda Brown and family walk to school day" to honor the Brown family's role in the landmark *Brown v. Board of Education* case. It does not require school districts to take action, only to consider designating this day for remembrance. The bill acknowledges the courage of Linda Brown, her parents Oliver and Leola Brown, and their contribution to ending school segregation. This is a commemorative measure focused on historical recognition, not a policy change affecting students or school operations.
SB 507 prohibits federal immigration enforcement activities within 400 feet of polling places and locations used for canvassing, auditing, or recounting election ballots. It applies to all election-related activities, including voting, manual audits, and official vote counting. Violating this prohibition is classified as a class A misdemeanor. The bill does not alter voting procedures or ballot handling but creates a buffer zone to prevent immigration enforcement interference during elections.
SB 509 would authorize Sheridan County to impose a countywide sales tax on retailers to fund the construction of a new jail and law enforcement center. The tax would require voter approval and would end once the project costs are fully covered by collected revenue. This bill amends Kansas law to extend this specific tax authority to Sheridan County, which currently lacks it under existing provisions for similar public safety projects.
This Kansas House resolution expresses support for Israel and affirms the historical, biblical, and legal significance of the territories known as Judea and Samaria. The measure rejects the use of the term "West Bank," stating that it originated during a past occupation and obscures Jewish historical connections to the land. Additionally, the resolution directs state agencies to stop using "West Bank" in official documents and instead refer to the area as Judea and Samaria.
HB 2777 would exempt sevendays inc. from paying sales tax on its purchases and on entry fees, participation charges, or event tickets sold for fundraising events. The bill amends Kansas' sales tax law (K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 79-3606) to specifically add sevendays inc. as an entity eligible for these exemptions. This means the organization would not pay sales tax on items it buys for operations or on revenue generated from fundraising events. The exemption applies only to sevendays inc. and does not affect other businesses or general sales tax rules.
