HB2685

Enacting the public official accountability act to provide personal liability for actions by public officials that violate constitutional rights or exceed such official's lawful duties.

Introduced·2/4/26
Introduced Text

Kansas HB2685 makes public officials personally liable for actions violating constitutional rights or exceeding lawful duties.

Kansas HB2685, known as the Public Official Accountability Act, establishes personal liability for public officials who violate constitutional rights or exceed their lawful duties. Officials can be held liable for actions such as corruption, discrimination, or gross negligence. The act allows for civil actions to be brought within two years of the alleged violation. The attorney general or district attorney can intervene if the case involves significant public interest.

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Federal and State Affairs Committee
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History

Feb 4

House

House Introduced

Feb 4

House

House Referred to Committee on Federal and State Affairs