HB2311

Prohibiting the secretary from adopting and enforcing policies for placement, custody and appointment of a custodian that may conflict with sincerely held religious or moral beliefs regarding sexual orientation or gender identity and creating a right of action for violations.

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Kansas HB2311 prohibits the secretary for children and families from enforcing policies that conflict with religious or moral beliefs about sexual.

Kansas HB2311 prohibits the secretary for children and families from adopting or enforcing policies that conflict with the sincerely held religious or moral beliefs of individuals regarding sexual orientation or gender identity. This includes policies that require affirmation or acceptance of governmental policies on these topics or prohibit selection or licensure based on such beliefs. The bill also creates a right of action for individuals who suffer violations, allowing them to recover damages, injunctive relief, costs, and attorney fees.

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Roll Call Votes

31 Yea

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9 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 12, 2025

8:30 AM

Senate Public Health and Welfare Hearing

Feb 17, 2025

1:30 PM

House Child Welfare and Foster Care Hearing

History

Apr 10, 2025

House

House Vetoed by Governor; Returned to House on Thursday, April 3, 2025

Apr 10, 2025

House

House Motion to override veto prevailed; Yea: 87 Nay: 38

Apr 10, 2025

Senate

Senate Motion to override veto prevailed; Yea: 31 Nay: 9