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KS HB2706
Bill
Status
2/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
Ford Carr
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AI Summary
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Prohibits federal law enforcement officers from conducting immigration enforcement actions — including apprehensions, arrests, interviews, ID requests, searches, or surveillance — in or focused on hospitals, schools, or places of worship in Kansas
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Defines "federal law enforcement officer" to include officers or agents of the Department of Homeland Security, ICE, Customs and Border Protection, and any individual designated to perform immigration enforcement under a federal agreement
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Requires all law enforcement officers (state, federal, and out-of-state) operating in Kansas to be reasonably identifiable by clearly displayed name or identifying information on their uniform and prohibits them from wearing facial coverings such as balaclavas, tactical masks, ski masks, or similar items while interacting with the public
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Exempts officers from the facial covering ban when performing duties as undercover operatives during active operations or when wearing protective gear as SWAT team members necessary for their safety
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Excludes translucent face shields, medical/surgical masks for disease prevention, respirators or breathing apparatus for hazardous conditions, motorcycle helmets for vehicle operation, and protective eyewear against lasers from the definition of prohibited facial coverings
Legislative Description
Prohibiting certain federal law enforcement officers from entering hospitals, schools and places of worship under certain circumstances and prohibiting law enforcement officers from wearing a facial covering that conceals or obscures their facial identity in the performance of their duties with certain exceptions.
Last Action
House Referred to Committee on Federal and State Affairs
2/4/2026