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Legislative Committee Chair
Chief Darrell Atteberry, Bel Aire PD [email protected] Your Legislative Liaison Ed Klumpp, Chief of Police-Retired, Topeka PD [email protected] |
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Federal Law Enforcement Related Legislation |
2025 Legislative Session Information and Updates
FINAL REPORTS OF 2025 SESSION NEW! 5/27/25
Full Report with multiple attachments.
The following focused reports are included in the above full report:
Major Bill Summary with Attachments
10 Things Every Law Enforcement Officer Should Know
Things Every Law Enforcement Administrator Should Know
Juvenile Protective Custody Amendments
Includes DCF Regional Director Contact Information not included in full report.
Drones: Restrictions on purchases of certain foreign made drones
Open Records Amendments on Fees
Includes amended statutes not in full report.
Municipal Whistleblower Act
Facility Mapping Grant Program
Full Report with multiple attachments.
The following focused reports are included in the above full report:
Major Bill Summary with Attachments
10 Things Every Law Enforcement Officer Should Know
Things Every Law Enforcement Administrator Should Know
Juvenile Protective Custody Amendments
Includes DCF Regional Director Contact Information not included in full report.
Drones: Restrictions on purchases of certain foreign made drones
Open Records Amendments on Fees
Includes amended statutes not in full report.
Municipal Whistleblower Act
Facility Mapping Grant Program
SESSION REPORTS
Legislative Briefing for KACP General Meeting April 14, 2025
Drone Bill Final Summary and Recommendations Posted April 21, 2025
Legislative Briefing for KACP General Meeting April 14, 2025
Drone Bill Final Summary and Recommendations Posted April 21, 2025
WEEKLY REPORTS
NEW REPORT Bills Becoming Law, Approved or Pending Approval
Bill Tracking for Transferred Topics
The Following Bill Status Reports Update in Near Real Time
Status of High Priority Bills of Interest to KACP
Status of Only Active Bill of Interest to KACP
Status of All Bills-Active and Inactive-Of Interest to KACP
These reports are sorted by general topics located in the column to the far right.
Legislature reconvenes for veto session on April 10.
NEW REPORT Bills Becoming Law, Approved or Pending Approval
Bill Tracking for Transferred Topics
The Following Bill Status Reports Update in Near Real Time
Status of High Priority Bills of Interest to KACP
Status of Only Active Bill of Interest to KACP
Status of All Bills-Active and Inactive-Of Interest to KACP
These reports are sorted by general topics located in the column to the far right.
Legislature reconvenes for veto session on April 10.
New Laws Effective April 24, 2025
Two bills passed this session were published in the Kansas Register April 24, 2025, making them effective immediately.
SB193 Naloxone and Law Enforcement Agency Requirements
Law enforcement is now exempted from having a medical advisor unless the agency is still issuing NNaloxone requiring a prescription, which if you are, you are probably paying more than you need to be. Other components of the statutory requirements are still applicable, including having a written policy, conducting training on proper use, and reporting administration of Naloxone to responding medical personnel.
SB193 (2025 SL Ch 73), Amending KSA 65-16,127. Bill Summary. Effective 4/24/25.
Updated statute is available on my website at: https://www.kansasleo.com/KSAs/Ch65Art16.htm
SB199 Fireworks sales and regulations
The bill creates a new authorization for “permanent retailers” to sell fireworks to the public for personal use year-round. Sales by permanent retailers are required to be made from a physical location. Permanent retailers are required to register annually with the State Fire Marshal.
Seasonal retailers are those limited to sales during the period of June 20 through July 7 of the calendar year. This is a longer period than in prior law. Seasonal retailers are not licensed by the State Fire Marshal. All retail sales or transfers to consumers must be made by a registered permanent retailer or a seasonal retailer at a physical location.
There is nothing in the bill changing existing provisions or creating new provisions relating to the personal use or firing of consumer fireworks. These remain a topic of local ordinances or resolutions under home rule as provided in KSA 31-134 subsection (b).
The bill adds three new types of fireworks licenses to the existing list. Licensing is through the State Fire Marshal. The 7 license types in the amended law are: Manufacturer; hobbyist manufacturer; distributor of display fireworks; distributor of articles pyrotechnic; unlimited distributor; display fireworks operator; and proximate pyrotechnic operator.
Any violations of the Act by the licensees are civil violations addressed by the State Fire Marshal, they are not criminal violations and not enforceable by law enforcement. If you believe you have a licensee violating the statutes or regulations you should contact the State Fire Marshal.
It is unlawful to possess, purchase, sell, or offer for sale fireworks labeled “For Professional Use Only” without a current license issued by the State Fire Marshal. However, the bill does not create a crime category for this “unlawful” act. The only penalties provided are civil penalties under KSA 31-510.
Under continuing law (KSA 31-509), fireworks that are stored, possessed, or transported in violation of the Kansas Fireworks Act may be seized by the Fire Marshal or law enforcement. Seizure requires an inventory of seized fireworks provided to the person alleged to be in violation and notice to the State Fire Marshal. More procedural details are in the statutes. The State Fire Marshal also will develop Administrative Regulations relative to these operations.
SB199 (2025 SL Ch 80) §3-4, Amended KSA 31-502, 31-503. Bill Summary. Effective 4/24/25.
Updated statutes are available on my website at: https://www.kansasleo.com/KSAs/Ch31Art5.htm
Two bills passed this session were published in the Kansas Register April 24, 2025, making them effective immediately.
SB193 Naloxone and Law Enforcement Agency Requirements
Law enforcement is now exempted from having a medical advisor unless the agency is still issuing NNaloxone requiring a prescription, which if you are, you are probably paying more than you need to be. Other components of the statutory requirements are still applicable, including having a written policy, conducting training on proper use, and reporting administration of Naloxone to responding medical personnel.
SB193 (2025 SL Ch 73), Amending KSA 65-16,127. Bill Summary. Effective 4/24/25.
Updated statute is available on my website at: https://www.kansasleo.com/KSAs/Ch65Art16.htm
SB199 Fireworks sales and regulations
The bill creates a new authorization for “permanent retailers” to sell fireworks to the public for personal use year-round. Sales by permanent retailers are required to be made from a physical location. Permanent retailers are required to register annually with the State Fire Marshal.
Seasonal retailers are those limited to sales during the period of June 20 through July 7 of the calendar year. This is a longer period than in prior law. Seasonal retailers are not licensed by the State Fire Marshal. All retail sales or transfers to consumers must be made by a registered permanent retailer or a seasonal retailer at a physical location.
There is nothing in the bill changing existing provisions or creating new provisions relating to the personal use or firing of consumer fireworks. These remain a topic of local ordinances or resolutions under home rule as provided in KSA 31-134 subsection (b).
The bill adds three new types of fireworks licenses to the existing list. Licensing is through the State Fire Marshal. The 7 license types in the amended law are: Manufacturer; hobbyist manufacturer; distributor of display fireworks; distributor of articles pyrotechnic; unlimited distributor; display fireworks operator; and proximate pyrotechnic operator.
Any violations of the Act by the licensees are civil violations addressed by the State Fire Marshal, they are not criminal violations and not enforceable by law enforcement. If you believe you have a licensee violating the statutes or regulations you should contact the State Fire Marshal.
It is unlawful to possess, purchase, sell, or offer for sale fireworks labeled “For Professional Use Only” without a current license issued by the State Fire Marshal. However, the bill does not create a crime category for this “unlawful” act. The only penalties provided are civil penalties under KSA 31-510.
Under continuing law (KSA 31-509), fireworks that are stored, possessed, or transported in violation of the Kansas Fireworks Act may be seized by the Fire Marshal or law enforcement. Seizure requires an inventory of seized fireworks provided to the person alleged to be in violation and notice to the State Fire Marshal. More procedural details are in the statutes. The State Fire Marshal also will develop Administrative Regulations relative to these operations.
SB199 (2025 SL Ch 80) §3-4, Amended KSA 31-502, 31-503. Bill Summary. Effective 4/24/25.
Updated statutes are available on my website at: https://www.kansasleo.com/KSAs/Ch31Art5.htm
2024 Session Information
FINAL 2024 Legislative Report: A Summary of All New and Amended Law Enforcement Related Laws
Full Report (includes summary of all law enforcement related new and amended laws and the reports below as attachments)
Major Law Enforcement Topics Report
What Every Officer Should Know
What Every Administrator Should Know
Full Report (includes summary of all law enforcement related new and amended laws and the reports below as attachments)
Major Law Enforcement Topics Report
What Every Officer Should Know
What Every Administrator Should Know
2024 Amendments to the Kansas Standard Asset Seizure and Forfeiture Act.
Critical changes in the law any officer engaging in civil asset forfeiture must know. These changes were passed in SB458 and go into effect on July 1, 2024.
See the following reports for full details.
See the full set of statutes in the Kansas Standard Asset Seizure and Forfeiture Act, with the 2024 changes highlighted.
See the full text of SB458.
See the KACP, KSA, and KPOA Legislative Liaison’s summary to SB458.
See the KPOA Point of Law Summary of the Changes to Forfeiture Law.
See the Kansas Legislative Research final summary of SB458.
Critical changes in the law any officer engaging in civil asset forfeiture must know. These changes were passed in SB458 and go into effect on July 1, 2024.
See the following reports for full details.
See the full set of statutes in the Kansas Standard Asset Seizure and Forfeiture Act, with the 2024 changes highlighted.
See the full text of SB458.
See the KACP, KSA, and KPOA Legislative Liaison’s summary to SB458.
See the KPOA Point of Law Summary of the Changes to Forfeiture Law.
See the Kansas Legislative Research final summary of SB458.
2024 General Bill Updates
Status of Bills KACP is Working on Or Monitoring
Bills to Governor
Where Did That Bill Go-By Original Bill No.
Where Did That Bill Go-By Topic
2024 Legislative Priorities
2024 Bills (ALL)
New LE Related Bills Introduced in 2024 Session
Status of Bills KACP is Working on Or Monitoring
Bills to Governor
Where Did That Bill Go-By Original Bill No.
Where Did That Bill Go-By Topic
2024 Legislative Priorities
2024 Bills (ALL)
New LE Related Bills Introduced in 2024 Session
Specific Bill Updates
Forfeiture Bill (SB458) Update 4/8/24
Drone Bill (SB217) Update 4/8/24
Medical Marijuana (SB555) Update 3/29/24
Forfeiture Bill (SB458) Update 4/8/24
Drone Bill (SB217) Update 4/8/24
Medical Marijuana (SB555) Update 3/29/24
Final 2023 Session Reports
Full Report
Things Every Officer Needs to Know
Things Every Administrator Needs to Know
Major Law Changes
Full Report
Things Every Officer Needs to Know
Things Every Administrator Needs to Know
Major Law Changes
Where Did That Bill Go? Use these reports to find a bill by its original topic or original bill number as it moves from bill to bill in the process.
All law enforcement related bills from 2023 Session
All law enforcement related bills from 2023 Session
2022 Session Information
Final Reports of 2022 Legislative Session:
Full Report Including all of the smaller reports below
Same Report as Above But Without the Attachments Below
Table of Major Law Changes
Things Every Officer Needs to Know
Things Every Administrator Needs to Know
Updated May 24, 2022
2022 Session Report to KACP Conference May 23, 2022 pdf of PowerPoint
Full Report Including all of the smaller reports below
Same Report as Above But Without the Attachments Below
Table of Major Law Changes
Things Every Officer Needs to Know
Things Every Administrator Needs to Know
Updated May 24, 2022
2022 Session Report to KACP Conference May 23, 2022 pdf of PowerPoint
2021 Session Information
End of Session Legislative Reports
The following reports summarize the legislation from the 2021 Session becoming law. The further down the list, the more comprehensive the information.
What Line Officers Need to Know Updated 6/18/21
What Administrators Need to Know
Summary of Most Important Law Enforcement Related Legislation
Includes table of changes to laws on felons in possession of firearms
Summary of all Legislation Impacting Law Enforcement Updated 6/18/21
The following reports summarize the legislation from the 2021 Session becoming law. The further down the list, the more comprehensive the information.
What Line Officers Need to Know Updated 6/18/21
What Administrators Need to Know
Summary of Most Important Law Enforcement Related Legislation
Includes table of changes to laws on felons in possession of firearms
Summary of all Legislation Impacting Law Enforcement Updated 6/18/21
2020 Session Information
Final 2020 Reports
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