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KS SB452

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Federal and State Affairs

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the crime of "unlawful approach of a first responder," making it a class B person misdemeanor to knowingly remain within 25 feet of a first responder after being signaled to move back, if the approach distracts the responder or increases their concern for safety

  • Expands the definition of "law enforcement officer" in multiple Kansas statutes to include federal law enforcement officers as defined in 5 U.S.C. § 8401 or 6 U.S.C. § 271

  • Extends traffic laws applying to state and local police vehicles to also cover federal law enforcement vehicles, including classifying them as authorized emergency vehicles

  • Adds buildings owned by the United States to the crime of interference with the conduct of public business in public buildings

  • Amends the Kansas Tort Claims Act to explicitly include enforcement of federal laws and executive orders among the activities for which governmental entities are not liable for damages

Legislative Description

Including federal law enforcement officers in the definition of law enforcement officer that is used in certain crimes and traffic provisions and clarifying that enforcement of a federal law is covered under the tort claims act.

Last Action

House Hearing: Monday, March 16, 2026, 9:00 AM Room 346-S

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Federal and State Affairs3/10/2026
Federal and State Affairs2/4/2026

Full Bill Text

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