HB 2692 is a Kansas state bill requiring U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents operating within Kansas to follow specific conduct standards. It prohibits agents from wearing facial coverings, mandates clear vehicle markings and identification, and requires judicial warrants for raids in schools, places of worship, hospitals, courts, and daycare centers. The bill also bans door-to-door residential raids and sets a minimum 14-week training standard for agents, matching Kansas law enforcement requirements. This legislation applies directly to federal ICE agents conducting enforcement activities in Kansas.
HB 2771 establishes procedures for Kansas county sheriffs operating jails regarding U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainers. It requires sheriffs to detain individuals based on facially sufficient ICE detainer forms (I-247A) for up to 48 hours without criminal charges, with specific documentation requirements and release conditions including proof of U.S. citizenship. The bill also mandates municipal insurance pools to cover law enforcement actions enforcing federal law and requires the state to pay certain federal court judgments and provide attorney general representation in related civil actions. Additionally, it updates interlocal cooperation agreements for county sheriffs without needing board approval.
HB 2640 requires Kansas' Secretary of State to conduct two annual checks comparing the statewide voter registration database against the federal SAVE database (which verifies immigration status for benefits). This process flags potential noncitizen registrations for county election officials to verify, with voters notified and placed in "pending verification" status before any removal. The bill mandates an annual report to the legislature by January 31, detailing the number of checks performed, flagged voters, removed registrations, and recommendations for improving accuracy. It applies directly to state and county election officials managing voter rolls, while ensuring secure handling of personal data and compliance with privacy standards.
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.
This Kansas bill restricts negligence lawsuit recoveries for specific groups: individuals who engaged in wrongful conduct (requiring defendants to prove this by preponderance of evidence), and unauthorized immigrants in auto accident cases (requiring plaintiffs to prove legal status to claim lost wages). It also changes negligent security duties, requiring property owners to only protect against third-party harm if they knew of similar incidents within the past year, with specific compliance methods (e.g., contacting police or hiring security) creating a presumption of duty fulfillment. Courts must apportion fault among all involved parties - including victims, owners, third parties, and government entities - in negligent security cases, while prohibiting evidence about criminal penalties or financial resources during trials.
HB 2448 would require Kansas driver's licenses to include the applicant's citizenship status (e.g., "U.S. Citizen" or "Non-Citizen") as a standard field. This change would apply to all new and renewed driver's licenses issued by the Kansas Department of Revenue, affecting every license applicant in the state. The bill amends state law to add citizenship status to the required information listed on licenses, alongside existing details like name, address, and photo. The policy change would standardize how citizenship status is displayed without altering eligibility requirements or enforcement procedures.
This bill requires Kansas state agencies that provide public-funded benefits (such as scholarships or financial assistance) to noncitizens to submit quarterly reports to the Secretary of State. The reports must include the name and address of each noncitizen recipient. It applies specifically to agencies defined under K.S.A. 75-3701 that distribute public funds or benefits. The law takes effect upon publication in the statute book.
HB 2583 requires commercial motor vehicle drivers operating in Kansas to carry specific identification documents (including a valid license, work visa, and proof of citizenship like a passport or birth certificate) and demonstrate English language proficiency sufficient to communicate with the public, understand traffic signs, respond to officials, and complete reports. It applies to all commercial drivers in Kansas, including nonresidents, and mandates that violations result in a class B misdemeanor and fines. Fines collected from violations must be deposited into the state’s human trafficking victim assistance fund. The bill modifies Kansas’ commercial driver licensing laws to add these requirements and outlines procedures for employers to handle vehicles during violations, such as transferring cargo if a compliant driver isn’t available within 12 hours.
HB 2143 requires Kansas's Secretary of State to partner with credit rating agencies to obtain personal data (including names, addresses, Social Security numbers, and non-citizen IDs) for verifying the U.S. citizenship of registered voters. This directly affects voters whose citizenship status is checked, with county election officers mandated to remove non-citizens from voter rolls and notify them they can re-register by providing citizenship proof. The bill establishes a mechanism where credit agencies' existing data is used to confirm citizenship, replacing current verification methods. It applies to all Kansas voter registrations and takes effect upon publication in the state statute book.
SB 196 requires all Kansas business entities (including for-profit and non-profit organizations) and public employers (state agencies) to use the federal e-verify program to confirm work authorization for new employees hired on or after July 1, 2025. It prohibits employers from deducting wages paid to non-citizens without federal work authorization from income tax calculations. The bill defines "unauthorized aliens" per federal law (8 U.S.C. § 1324a(h)(3)) and makes it unlawful to knowingly hire or refer such individuals. Enforcement is handled by county attorneys or the state attorney general through civil actions.
