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KS HCR5026

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Federal and State Affairs

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 1 of the Kansas Bill of Rights to state that "all men and women are possessed of equal and inalienable natural rights, among which are life from conception, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness"
  • Requires two-thirds approval from both the Kansas House and Senate to place the amendment on the ballot
  • Submits the proposed constitutional amendment to Kansas voters at the November 2026 general election
  • A vote against the proposition would leave the current Kansas Constitution unchanged

Legislative Description

Proposing a constitutional amendment to section 1 of the Kansas bill of rights to affirm that men and women are possessed of equal and inalienable natural rights from conception.

Last Action

House Withdrawn from Committee on Federal and State Affairs; Referred to Committee on Interstate Cooperation

3/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Interstate Cooperation3/13/2026
Federal and State Affairs3/5/2026
Interstate Cooperation3/4/2026
Federal and State Affairs2/19/2026
Interstate Cooperation2/6/2026
Federal and State Affairs2/2/2026

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