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KS HB2778
Bill
Status
2/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Federal and State Affairs
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AI Summary
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Removes the exception in K.S.A. 21-6301 that currently permits individuals aged 21 or older, or those with a valid provisional concealed carry license, to possess concealed handguns on school property and at school-sponsored events
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Possession of a firearm on school grounds (other than by law enforcement) would become a class B nonperson select misdemeanor with no exception for concealed carry permit holders
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Retains existing exceptions allowing firearms on school property for: approved safety courses, written authorization from school administrators, secured firearms in vehicles during student pickup/dropoff, and voters accessing polling places at schools
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Amends Kansas criminal use of weapons statute by striking subsection (j)(5), which provided the concealed carry exception for school properties
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Takes effect upon publication in the Kansas statute book
Legislative Description
Removing the current exception to the criminal use of weapons statute that allows any individual over the age of 21 or with a provisional license to possess a concealed handgun in or on school property or grounds or at any regularly scheduled school-sponsored activity or event if not otherwise prohibited under either federal or state law.
Last Action
House Referred to Committee on Federal and State Affairs
2/12/2026