Kansas b2025_26 Biennium Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

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.

Last action — Died in Committee

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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Summary

AN ACT concerning public officials; enacting the public official accountability act; providing that public officials are personally liable for actions that violate constitutional rights or exceed such official's lawful duties.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Died in Committee

  2. Referred to House Committee on Federal and State Affairs

  3. Introduced

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 164 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (164)

164 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB2685 do?
AN ACT concerning public officials; enacting the public official accountability act; providing that public officials are personally liable for actions that violate constitutional rights or exceed such official's lawful duties.
Who sponsors HB2685?
HB2685 is sponsored by Bill Rhiley (Republican).
What is the current status of HB2685?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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