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KS SB479
Bill
Status
2/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
Ethan Corson
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the Kansas Highway Patrol superintendent and Kansas Bureau of Investigation director to establish comprehensive wellness programs addressing mental health and suicide prevention, physical fitness, relational wellness, and financial stability
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Requires certified law enforcement personnel from other state agencies be permitted to participate in these wellness programs
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Transfers $350,000 annually from the state highway fund to the Kansas Highway Patrol operations fund beginning July 1, 2026
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Transfers $150,000 annually from the state general fund to a designated KBI fund beginning July 1, 2026
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Takes effect upon publication in the statute book
Legislative Description
Authorizing comprehensive wellness programs for the Kansas highway patrol and Kansas bureau of investigation, permitting law enforcement personnel of other state agencies to participate in such programs and making annual transfers from the state highway fund and the state general fund for the purpose of financing the implementation of such programs.
Last Action
Senate Referred to Committee on Judiciary
2/5/2026