HB2460

Modifying an exception to the Kansas open records act that authorizes certain individuals to have identifying information restricted from public access on public websites that identify home addresses or home ownership by providing that certain individuals who were employed for five or more years, certain elected officials and persons who reside at an address that is subject to restriction from public access may request to have such information restricted and removing an exception related to information or reports obtained and prepared by the office of the state bank commissioner.

Chamber Passed·2/24/26

Kansas HB2460 modifies the Kansas Open Records Act to allow certain individuals to restrict their identifying information from public access on.

Kansas HB2460 amends the Kansas Open Records Act to allow certain individuals to request the restriction of their identifying information from public access on public websites. This applies to law enforcement officers, parole officers, probation officers, court services officers, and other specified individuals. The bill also removes an exception related to information or reports obtained and prepared by the office of the state bank commissioner. The changes aim to balance public access to information with the privacy needs of certain individuals.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 97–27 · Feb 24
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House Final Action - Passed as amended - Yea: 97 Nay: 27

97 Yea

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27 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 9

10:30 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

Jan 21

3:30 PM

House Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 9

Senate

Senate Hearing: Monday, March 9, 2026, 10:30 AM Room 346-S

Feb 25

Senate

Senate Referred to Committee on Judiciary

Feb 25

House

House Engrossed on Thursday, February 19, 2026