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KS SB373
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/22/2026
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary
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AI Summary
- Public utilities cannot allow law enforcement to install cameras on utility poles for more than 60 days without a warrant or court order
- Exceptions permit longer surveillance in areas zoned for commercial activity or in municipal parks and recreation areas
- Evidence collected by equipment remaining beyond the 60-day limit without authorization is inadmissible in legal proceedings
- Public utilities complying with these requirements receive immunity from civil liability related to such agreements
- "Law enforcement equipment" covers cameras but excludes nonvideo equipment and automatic license plate readers that delete data within 90 days
Legislative Description
Creating a maximum length of time for an agreement between a utility and law enforcement to install law enforcement equipment on a utility pole or structure.
Last Action
Senate Committee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by Committee on Judiciary
2/9/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary1/23/2026
Full Bill Text
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