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KS HB2569

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/24/2026

Primary Sponsor

Elections

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Constitutional challenges to statewide election laws or related regulations must be filed exclusively in the district court of Shawnee county (Topeka), regardless of the type of relief sought

  • Cases filed in any other Kansas district court must be transferred to Shawnee county, either by the court's own motion or upon request by any party

  • Applies to claims alleging violations of either the U.S. Constitution or Kansas Constitution

  • Does not limit the appellate jurisdiction of the Kansas Supreme Court or Court of Appeals

  • Takes effect upon publication in the Kansas Register

Legislative Description

Requiring actions challenging the constitutionality of an election statute to be brought in the district court of Shawnee county.

Last Action

Senate Committee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by Committee on Federal and State Affairs

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Federal and State Affairs2/25/2026
Elections1/29/2026

Full Bill Text

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