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KS HB2419

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kyle McNorton

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the Kansas Open Records Act (KORA) exemption for home address and home ownership information on searchable public websites to include retired KPERS members who previously held qualifying positions

  • Qualifying positions include law enforcement officers, parole/probation officers, judges at all levels, prosecutors, attorneys general, and various other legal and court-related positions

  • Retired individuals must file a request with the record custodian to have their identifying information restricted from public access on government websites

  • Public agencies must restrict the information within 10 business days of receiving a request

  • Restrictions expire after five years, but individuals may file new requests for continued protection at any time

Legislative Description

Providing an exception to KORA that authorizes certain retired KPERS members to have identifying information restricted from public access on public websites that identify home addresses or home ownership.

Last Action

House Hearing: Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 3:30 PM Room 582-N

1/21/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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