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died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2285: Modifying the definition of lead-based paint in the residential childhood lead poisoning prevention act to include paint that contains lead equal to or in excess of 0.009% by weight or in excess of that specified in federal law, whichever is less.

HB 2285 updates Kansas law to define lead-based paint as containing lead equal to or exceeding 0.009% by weight (instead of the previous 0.5%), aligning with or being stricter than federal standards. This change directly affects property owners and contractors in residential buildings constructed before 1978, requiring them to test and address paint meeting this threshold. The bill modifies the legal definition in the Residential Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Act without adding new requirements or procedures. It takes effect upon publication in the statute book.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2193: Enacting the every mom matters act to require the state treasurer to contract with eligible organizations to provide information and support services to pregnant women and parents considering adoption.

HB 2193, the "Every Mom Matters Act," establishes a state program administered by Kansas' Department of Health and Environment to provide support services to eligible pregnant women and parents considering adoption. The bill requires the state treasurer to contract with nonprofit organizations (excluding abortion providers) to offer medically accurate pregnancy information, assistance with healthcare coverage, adoption process guidance, parenting resources, and referrals to benefits programs. Eligible participants include Kansas residents who are biological parents of unborn children, adoptive parents of children under one year, or parents of minors where the biological parent is pregnant. Services are available for up to two years post-birth, six months after miscarriage/stillbirth, or 15 days after induced termination, with strict confidentiality requirements for participant data.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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HB 2373: Prohibiting aliens who are unlawfully present in the United States from receiving any state or local public benefit in accordance with applicable federal law.

HB 2373 prohibits non-citizens unlawfully present in the U.S. from receiving most state or local public benefits, directly affecting undocumented immigrants applying for aid. It requires applicants aged 18+ to provide proof of lawful presence (e.g., driver's license documents or federal verification) and mandates agencies to verify status through the federal DHS Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements program. The bill excludes driver's licenses and identification cards from the restriction but prohibits undocumented immigrants from receiving reduced college tuition at public institutions. It also adds a requirement to verify immigration status for non-citizen defendants in criminal cases, creating a presumption they may flee if deemed unlawfully present.

Topics ✗ Healthcare ✗ Immigration

Sub-Topics DACA & Dreamers Driver Licenses & IDs Sanctuary Policies

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HB 2144: Enacting the supported decision-making agreements act to provide a statutory framework for adults who want decision-making assistance and amending the crime of mistreatment of a dependent adult or an elder person.

HB 2144 creates a legal framework allowing adults (18+) to formally request decision-making assistance from trusted supporters through written agreements. It directly affects adults who want help managing daily choices - like healthcare, finances, housing, or work - without needing a court-appointed guardian or conservator. The bill requires agreements to be in writing, signed by the adult and supporters in front of witnesses, and specify the type of assistance provided. It explicitly states these agreements cannot override existing guardianship or conservatorship arrangements. The law also amends mistreatment statutes to clarify that failing to honor such agreements could constitute mistreatment of an adult.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2295: Providing state general funds for school meals programs and prohibiting local boards from collecting money for such meals.

HB 2295 increases state funding for school meal programs in Kansas by raising reimbursements from $0.06 to $0.40 per reduced-price meal served starting in the 2025-2026 school year. It directly affects local school districts and students qualifying for reduced-price meals by requiring the state to cover the full cost, prohibiting school boards from charging these students for meals. The bill amends state law to replace the previous reimbursement rate and explicitly bans local fees for reduced-price meals under this program.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education ✓ Healthcare

Sub-Topics Student Health

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HB 2286: Providing that the selection of alternative payment methods by a dental provider will remain in force for the duration of a contract with a dental benefit plan.

HB 2286 prevents dental benefit plans from restricting dentists to only credit card payments and requires that once a dentist selects an alternative payment method (like electronic transfers), it remains in effect for the entire contract term, including renewals. Dental benefit plans must clearly inform dentists about fees for specific payment methods and cannot charge for electronic payments without the dentist's consent. Any contract term attempting to override these requirements is invalid, ensuring dentists retain control over their payment preferences.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

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HB 2354: Providing an exception to the crime of unlawful possession of controlled substances for residents of Kansas who possess marijuana and are disabled veterans with a valid medical marijuana card issued by any state.

HB 2354 amends Kansas law to create an exception for disabled veterans who possess marijuana. It exempts Kansas residents who are disabled veterans and hold a valid medical marijuana card issued by any state from prosecution under the state's marijuana possession laws. The bill adds this specific group to the list of legal defenses for possession under K.S.A. 21-5706, meaning they cannot be charged with a misdemeanor or felony for possessing marijuana. This applies only to veterans with a disability incurred during military service, as defined by the bill, and requires a valid medical card from any state, not just Kansas.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Healthcare ✓ Veterans

Sub-Topics Drug Policy

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HB 2339: Enhancing adult care home services by providing for adult care home workforce development through scholarships for part-time nursing students and setting minimum education levels for instructors at nursing schools, establishing an intergenerational child care program to enhance the adult care home environment by supporting adult care homes offering child care services through the awarding of grants by the secretary of health and environment and creating the intergenerational child care fund and authorizing the secretary to administer the fund.

HB 2339 creates two key programs to support adult care homes in Kansas. First, it establishes scholarships for part-time nursing students and sets minimum education requirements for nursing school instructors to strengthen the workforce. Second, it creates the intergenerational child care program, authorizing grants of up to $20,000 per year to adult care homes that offer child care services, to cover start-up or operational costs. The grants, administered by the Secretary of Health and Environment through a new fund, require proposals demonstrating community collaboration and must align with the program’s goal of enhancing care environments while addressing child care needs. The bill directly affects adult care homes and nursing education providers.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Labor & Employment

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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HB 2351: Amending the uniform arbitration act of 2000 to make certain agreements to appraise or arbitrate in contracts of insurance invalid and creating exceptions therefor.

HB 2351 invalidates most agreements requiring insurance disputes to be resolved through arbitration in standard insurance contracts renewed after July 1, 2025, except for reinsurance contracts. This means insurers cannot enforce mandatory arbitration clauses in typical policies, instead treating such clauses as mere offers to arbitrate rather than binding agreements. The bill directly affects policyholders (who can no longer be forced into arbitration) and insurers (who must offer arbitration as an option, not require it). It takes effect July 1, 2025, changing how insurance disputes are handled in Kansas courts.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

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HB 2362: Requiring the department of administration to report identifying information of persons who claim Kansas lottery or gambling prize winnings in excess of $5,000 to the department of health and environment.

This bill requires the Kansas Department of Administration to report the identifying information of individuals claiming lottery or gambling prize winnings exceeding $5,000 to the Department of Health and Environment. It directly affects lottery and gambling winners who receive large prizes, mandating that their personal details be shared to verify whether they are also receiving Medicaid or related medical assistance. The key mechanism adds this reporting requirement to existing Medicaid eligibility rules, creating a new data-sharing process between state agencies to cross-check prize winners against medical assistance recipients.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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