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KS SB479

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ethan Corson

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Requires certified law enforcement personnel from other state agencies be permitted to participate in these wellness programs

  • Transfers $350,000 annually from the state highway fund to the Kansas Highway Patrol operations fund beginning July 1, 2026

  • Transfers $150,000 annually from the state general fund to a designated KBI fund beginning July 1, 2026

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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