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KS HB2732
Bill
Status
2/24/2026
Primary Sponsor
Veterans and Military
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AI Summary
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State registrar of vital statistics must create and maintain a confidential roster of Kansas veterans with service-connected disabilities, with the confidentiality provision expiring July 1, 2031
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Cause of death certifiers must consult the roster and determine whether a veteran's death relates to their service-connected disability or presumptive illness, using a preponderance of evidence standard
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Death certificates must document connections between cause of death and service-connected conditions, including for veterans who die in other states, those with pending VA claims, or those who never filed claims but served in regions associated with presumptive illnesses
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Kansas Office of Veterans Services must establish and maintain a list of all VA-approved presumptive illnesses with associated service dates and geographical limits
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Next of kin receive two certified copies of the death certificate at no charge; additional copies subject to standard fees set by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Legislative Description
Directing the state registrar of vital statistics to provide death certificates to survivors of deceased veterans with a service-connected disability that state in such certificates the relationship between the cause of death and the service-connected disability of such veterans.
Last Action
Senate Referred to Senate Select Committee on Veterans Affairs
2/25/2026