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KS HB2453
Bill
Status
2/18/2026
Primary Sponsor
Elections
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AI Summary
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Applications for advance voting ballots by mail must be filed by the 14th day before an election, changed from the Tuesday of the week preceding the election
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In-person advance voting must be completed by 12:00 p.m. on the Friday before election day, with optional Saturday/Sunday hours if the county election officer provides at least 3 weeks public notice
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County election officers must begin transmitting advance voting ballots 22 days before an election, extended from the previous 20-day period
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Voter registration closes 25 days before primary and general elections, moved earlier from the previous 21-day deadline
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Advance voting ballots received by mail must arrive by the close of polls on election day, replacing the previous 7:00 p.m. deadline
Legislative Description
Requiring applications for advance voting ballots be filed by the 14th day prior to election day, that advance voting in person be completed by 12:00 p.m. on the Sunday prior to election day, extending the time for transmittal of advance voting ballots to 22 days prior to an election and ending the time for voter registration at 23 days prior to election day.
Last Action
Senate Hearing: Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 10:30 AM Room 144-S
3/17/2026