SB452

Including federal law enforcement officers in the definition of law enforcement officer that is used in certain crimes and traffic provisions and clarifying that enforcement of a federal law is covered under the tort claims act.

Chamber Passed·3/10/26

Kansas SB452 amends state laws to include federal law enforcement officers in the definition of law enforcement officers and to clarify that.

Kansas SB452 amends several sections of state law to include federal law enforcement officers in the definition of law enforcement officers. It also clarifies that enforcement of federal laws and executive orders is covered under the exceptions from liability in the tort claims act. The bill updates the definition of "law enforcement officer" to include federal law enforcement officers as defined in federal statutes. It further specifies that interference with law enforcement and interference with the conduct of public business in public buildings now include federal law enforcement officers.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 31–7 · Mar 10
Current
The House
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

0
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

31 Yea

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7 Nay

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2 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 16

9:00 AM

House Federal and State Affairs Hearing

Feb 12

10:30 AM

Senate Federal and State Affairs Hearing

History

Mar 17

House

House Committee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by Committee on Federal and State Affairs

Mar 16

House

House Hearing: Monday, March 16, 2026, 9:00 AM Room 346-S

Mar 10

House

House Received and Introduced