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KS HB2531
Bill
Status
1/23/2026
Primary Sponsor
Health and Human Services
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AI Summary
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Expands the definition of "healthcare provider" under the School Sports Head Injury Prevention Act to include licensed chiropractors who have completed a state board of healing arts-approved postgraduate training program in concussion diagnosis and management
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Allows qualified chiropractors to evaluate school athletes who have been removed from competition or practice due to suspected concussion and provide written clearance to return to play
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Applies to athletes at public and accredited private high schools, middle schools, and junior high schools in Kansas
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Maintains existing liability protections for non-school district healthcare providers who issue return-to-play clearances, shielding them from civil damages except for gross negligence or willful misconduct
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Amends K.S.A. 72-7119, with changes taking effect upon publication in the statute book
Legislative Description
Permitting a licensed chiropractor to evaluate and provide written clearance to a school athlete who has been removed from a sport competition or practice session pursuant to the school sports head injury prevention act.
Last Action
House Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services
1/23/2026