Kansas Legislative Events

Kansas HB2702 physician assistant license bill signed

Kansas HB2702 physician assistant license bill signed

Insurer Response Requirements and Rebate Pilot Program Duration

Kansas SB23 requires insurance agents and insurers to respond to inquiries from the commissioner of insurance within 14 calendar days. The bill also authorizes certain rebate pilot programs to exceed one year in duration. The legislation passed both chambers with strong bipartisan support and has been enrolled for presentation to the Governor.

Insurance Benefit Assignment Prohibition

Kansas SB55 was signed into law, prohibiting the assignment of benefits under certain property and casualty insurance contracts. The bill classifies such assignments as an unfair method of competition and an unfair or deceptive act or practice under Kansas insurance law. The legislation passed unanimously in both chambers.

Nursing Instructor Education Requirements for State Approval

Kansas enacted SB334 requiring nursing schools seeking state approval to employ instructors meeting specified education levels. The bill passed with emergency status through both chambers and was signed into law on April 9, 2026, facilitating nursing workforce development in the state.

Kansas Firearm Hold Agreement Immunity and Municipal Preemption

Kansas enacted SB356 granting civil immunity to federal firearms licensees who return firearms to owners at termination of firearm hold agreements. The law preempts municipalities from imposing additional regulations or terms on such agreements and provides that firearm hold agreements do not create inferences regarding an owner's legal capacity or fitness to possess firearms.

Competency Evaluation Procedures for Defendants Charged with Serious Offenses

Kansas SB374 establishes new requirements for competency evaluation and treatment procedures during competency proceedings for defendants charged with the most serious offenses. The bill passed both chambers with strong bipartisan support and was enrolled on April 9, 2026, after receiving unanimous Senate approval (39-0) and near-unanimous House approval (121-0) on the Conference Committee Report.

Conservator Notification Duty for Court Orders Regarding Conservatee Assets

Kansas SB412 was enrolled on April 9, 2026, imposing a new duty on conservators to notify certain entities and persons when a court issues an order regarding the performance or safekeeping of a conservatee's estate assets. The bill passed the Senate 40-0 and House 122-0, with final conference committee adoption receiving 125 and 39 votes respectively. The bill has been presented to the Governor for signature.

Estates of Absentees and Nonresident Fiduciary Agent Requirements

Kansas SB480 was enrolled on April 9, 2026, after passing both chambers unanimously (Senate 40-0, House 124-0). The bill revives repealed statutes related to estates of absentees and requires nonresident fiduciaries to appoint an agent residing in Kansas.