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KS SB325

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/18/2026

Primary Sponsor

Transportation

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits covering license plates with any clear, opaque, or plastic-like material that affects the plate's visibility or reflectivity

  • Prohibits attaching frames or other objects on or around license plates that affect visibility or legibility

  • Defines "clearly legible" and "clearly visible" as the ability to determine the registration number, state of issue, expiration month, decal color, and other required decals from a reasonably safe distance

  • Requires law enforcement to issue warning citations (rather than fines) for violations involving plate frames or objects, with this warning-only provision expiring January 1, 2027

  • Amends K.S.A. 8-133 and 8-15,110, taking effect upon publication in the statute book

Legislative Description

Restricting the use of material or objects covering a license plate for motor vehicles.

Last Action

House Motion to accede adopted; Representative Francis, Representative Essex and Representative Helgerson appointed as conferees

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation2/18/2026
Transportation1/15/2026
Judiciary1/15/2026

Full Bill Text

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