HB2453

Requiring applications for advance voting ballots be filed by the 14th day prior to election day, that advance voting in person be completed by 12:00 p.m. on the Sunday prior to election day, extending the time for transmittal of advance voting ballots to 22 days prior to an election and ending the time for voter registration at 23 days prior to election day.

Chamber Passed·2/18/26

Kansas HB2453 revises rules for advance voting, including deadlines for applications and ballot transmission, and procedures for handling provisional.

Kansas HB2453 modifies the process for advance voting in elections. It mandates that applications for advance voting ballots must be filed by the 14th day prior to election day. The bill extends the time for transmittal of advance voting ballots to 22 days before an election and ends voter registration 23 days before election day. It specifies that advance voting in person must be completed by noon on the Sunday before the election. The bill also outlines procedures for handling provisional ballots, including when they are used and how they are counted.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 86–38 · Feb 18
Current
Federal and State Affairs Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House Final Action - Passed as amended - Yea: 86 Nay: 38

86 Yea

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38 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 17

10:30 AM

Senate Federal and State Affairs Hearing

Feb 3

3:30 PM

House Elections Hearing

History

Mar 17

Senate

Senate Hearing: Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 10:30 AM Room 144-S

Feb 19

Senate

Senate Referred to Committee on Federal and State Affairs

Feb 18

House

House Engrossed on Tuesday, February 17, 2026