35 total bills, 12 anti-gun bills,
11 pro-gun bills for this session
Proposed Kansas Firearm Legislation
35 total bills, 12 anti-gun bills,
11 pro-gun bills for this session
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note: Kansas carries over legislation from odd-numbered years to even numbered years without exception
Title: Enacting the governmental response to the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic in Kansas and providing certain relief related to health, welfare, property and economic security during this public health emergency.
Description: Enacting the governmental response to the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic in Kansas and providing certain relief related to health, welfare, property and economic security during this public health emergency.
Last Action: House Approved by Governor on Monday, June 8, 2020
Last Action Date: June 4, 2020
Title: Creating the Kansas equal access act to authorize the use of medical marijuana.
Description: Creating the Kansas equal access act to authorize the use of medical marijuana.
Last Action: House Died in Committee
Last Action Date: June 4, 2020
Title: Enacting the Kansas protection against terrorist act.
Description: Enacting the Kansas protection against terrorist act.
Last Action: House Died in Committee
Last Action Date: May 21, 2020
Title: Senate Substitute for HB 2054 by Committee on Financial Institutions and Insurance - Enacting the governmental response to the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic in Kansas and providing certain relief related to health, welfare, property and economic security during this public health emergency.
Description: Senate Substitute for HB 2054 by Committee on Financial Institutions and Insurance - Enacting the governmental response to the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic in Kansas and providing certain relief related to health, welfare, property and economic security during this public health emergency.
Last Action: House No motion to reconsider vetoed bill; Veto sustained
Last Action Date: May 21, 2020
Title: Requirements for the sale of firearms at gun shows or over the internet.
Description: Requirements for the sale of firearms at gun shows or over the internet.
Last Action: House Died in Committee
Last Action Date: May 21, 2020
Title: Creating the gun safety red flag act.
Description: Creating the gun safety red flag act.
Last Action: House Died in Committee
Last Action Date: May 21, 2020
Title: Creating the voluntary gun safety act.
Description: Creating the voluntary gun safety act.
Last Action: House Died in Committee
Last Action Date: May 21, 2020
Title: Permanently exempting postsecondary educational institutions from the public buildings law under the personal and family protection act.
Description: Permanently exempting postsecondary educational institutions from the public buildings law under the personal and family protection act.
Last Action: House Died in Committee
Last Action Date: May 21, 2020
Title: Reciprocal recognition of concealed carry licenses issued by other jurisdictions; reducing minimum age requirement for a license to carry a concealed handgun.
Description: Reciprocal recognition of concealed carry licenses issued by other jurisdictions; reducing minimum age requirement for a license to carry a concealed handgun.
Last Action: House Died in Committee
Last Action Date: May 21, 2020
Title: Amendments regarding license to carry a concealed handgun.
Description: Amendments regarding license to carry a concealed handgun.
Last Action: Senate Died in Senate Committee
Last Action Date: May 21, 2020
Title: Prohibiting firearm possession restrictions in subsidized housing agreements.
Description: Prohibiting firearm possession restrictions in subsidized housing agreements.
Last Action: House Died in Committee
Last Action Date: May 21, 2020
Title: Senate Substitute for HB 2396 by Committee on Judiciary – Enacting the governmental response to the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic in Kansas and providing certain relief related to health, welfare, property and economic security during this public health emergency.
Description: Senate Substitute for HB 2396 by Committee on Judiciary – Enacting the governmental response to the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic in Kansas and providing certain relief related to health, welfare, property and economic security during this public health emergency.
Last Action: Senate Died on Senate General Orders
Last Action Date: May 21, 2020
Title: Relinquishment of firearms pursuant to certain court orders.
Description: Relinquishment of firearms pursuant to certain court orders.
Last Action: House Died in Committee
Last Action Date: May 21, 2020
Title: Regulating the practice of medicine and surgery regarding inquiries about a patient's firearm ownership.
Description: Regulating the practice of medicine and surgery regarding inquiries about a patient's firearm ownership.
Last Action: House Died in Committee
Last Action Date: May 21, 2020
Title: Enact the Kansas anti-red flag act which prohibits the enforcement of extreme risk protection orders that prevent certain individuals from buying or possessing a firearm and establishes a criminal penalty for violations.
Description: Enact the Kansas anti-red flag act which prohibits the enforcement of extreme risk protection orders that prevent certain individuals from buying or possessing a firearm and establishes a criminal penalty for violations.
Last Action: House Died in Committee
Last Action Date: May 21, 2020
Title: Clarifying when a receipt of property seized by law enforcement should be sent to the court and who seized weapons should be returned to.
Description: Clarifying when a receipt of property seized by law enforcement should be sent to the court and who seized weapons should be returned to.
Last Action: House Died in Committee
Last Action Date: May 21, 2020
Title: Clarifying the definition of the term "possession" in the Kansas criminal code.
Description: Clarifying the definition of the term "possession" in the Kansas criminal code.
Last Action: Senate Died in Senate Committee
Last Action Date: May 21, 2020
Title: Prohibiting the use of state resources to enforce any federal directive or act that would regulate firearms, firearm ammunition or firearm accessories in a more restrictive manner than state law.
Description: Prohibiting the use of state resources to enforce any federal directive or act that would regulate firearms, firearm ammunition or firearm accessories in a more restrictive manner than state law.
Last Action: House Died in Committee
Last Action Date: May 21, 2020
Title: Allowing courts to prohibit possession of a firearm in a temporary custody order pursuant to the care and treatment act for mentally ill persons.
Description: Allowing courts to prohibit possession of a firearm in a temporary custody order pursuant to the care and treatment act for mentally ill persons.
Last Action: House Died in Committee
Last Action Date: May 21, 2020
Title: Imposing a privilege tax on the gross receipts from the sale of firearms and ammunition.
Description: Imposing a privilege tax on the gross receipts from the sale of firearms and ammunition.
Last Action: House Died in Committee
Last Action Date: May 21, 2020
Title: Prohibiting the possession of large capacity ammunition magazines and the carrying of handguns with large capacity ammunition magazines.
Description: Prohibiting the possession of large capacity ammunition magazines and the carrying of handguns with large capacity ammunition magazines.
Last Action: House Died in Committee
Last Action Date: May 21, 2020
Title: Amending the definition of knife for the crime of criminal possession of a firearm.
Description: Amending the definition of knife for the crime of criminal possession of a firearm.
Last Action: House Died in Committee
Last Action Date: May 21, 2020
Title: Creating the Kansas firearms industry nondiscrimination act.
Description: Creating the Kansas firearms industry nondiscrimination act.
Last Action: House Died in Committee
Last Action Date: May 21, 2020
Title: Prohibiting municipal zoning ordinances that exclude federally licensed firearms manufacturers, importers or dealers.
Description: Prohibiting municipal zoning ordinances that exclude federally licensed firearms manufacturers, importers or dealers.
Last Action: House Died in Committee
Last Action Date: May 21, 2020
Title: Requiring relinquishment of firearms pursuant to certain court orders related to domestic violence.
Description: Requiring relinquishment of firearms pursuant to certain court orders related to domestic violence.
Last Action: House Died in Committee
Last Action Date: May 21, 2020
Title: Creating the Kansas equal access act to authorize the use of medical marijuana.
Description: Creating the Kansas equal access act to authorize the use of medical marijuana.
Last Action: House Died in Committee
Last Action Date: May 21, 2020
Title: Ratifying and providing the continuation of the March 12, 2020, state of disaster emergency declaration for the state of Kansas, subject to limitations.
Description: Ratifying and providing the continuation of the March 12, 2020, state of disaster emergency declaration for the state of Kansas, subject to limitations.
Last Action: House Enrolled and presented to Secretary of State on Friday, March 20, 2020
Last Action Date: March 19, 2020
Title: Enacting the governmental response to the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic in Kansas and providing certain relief related to health, welfare, property and economic security during this public health emergency.
Description: Enacting the governmental response to the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic in Kansas and providing certain relief related to health, welfare, property and economic security during this public health emergency.
Last Action: Senate Died in Committee
Last Action Date: June 4, 2020
Title: Enacting the governmental response to the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic in Kansas and providing certain relief related to health, welfare, property and economic security during this public health emergency.
Description: Enacting the governmental response to the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic in Kansas and providing certain relief related to health, welfare, property and economic security during this public health emergency.
Last Action: Senate Died in Committee
Last Action Date: June 4, 2020
Title: Purchase of a firearm; three-day waiting period, background check.
Description: Purchase of a firearm; three-day waiting period, background check.
Last Action: Senate Died in Committee
Last Action Date: May 21, 2020
Title: Changing penalties for crimes related to motor vehicles.
Description: Changing penalties for crimes related to motor vehicles.
Last Action: Senate Motion to strike from Calendar adopted;
Last Action Date: March 4, 2020
Title: Creating the extreme risk protective order act.
Description: Creating the extreme risk protective order act.
Last Action: Senate Died in Committee
Last Action Date: May 21, 2020
Title: Enact the Kansas anti-red flag act which prohibits the enforcement of extreme risk protection orders that prevent certain individuals from buying or possessing a firearm and establishes a criminal penalty for violations.
Description: Enact the Kansas anti-red flag act which prohibits the enforcement of extreme risk protection orders that prevent certain individuals from buying or possessing a firearm and establishes a criminal penalty for violations.
Last Action: Senate Died in Committee
Last Action Date: May 21, 2020
Title: Enacting the Roy'Ale Spencer firearms safety act, which requires firearms to be safely secured and establishes criminal penalties for violations.
Description: Enacting the Roy'Ale Spencer firearms safety act, which requires firearms to be safely secured and establishes criminal penalties for violations.
Last Action: Senate Died in Committee
Last Action Date: May 21, 2020
Title: Requiring relinquishment of firearms pursuant to certain court orders related to domestic violence.
Description: Requiring relinquishment of firearms pursuant to certain court orders related to domestic violence.
Last Action: Senate Died in Committee
Last Action Date: May 21, 2020
