Kansas b2025_26 Biennium Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

SB469 — Enacting the safe and transparent arrest act to require all law enforcement agencies operating in Kansas to adopt a written policy regarding the use of facial coverings and prohibit law enforcement officers from wearing a facial covering that conceals or obscures their facial identity in the performance of their duties except as expressly authorized by law.

Last action — Died in Committee

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 03, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Summary

AN ACT concerning law enforcement; enacting the safe and transparent arrest act; requiring all law enforcement agencies operating in Kansas to adopt a written policy regarding the use of facial coverings; prohibiting law enforcement officers from wearing a facial covering that conceals or obscures their facial identity in the performance of their duties except as expressly authorized by law; waiving any privilege or immunity against a claim of civil liability for certain tortious conduct committed while committing violations thereof; providing criminal penalties for violations thereof.

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Action History

  1. Died in Committee

  2. Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary

  3. Introduced

Sponsors

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (164)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB469 do?
AN ACT concerning law enforcement; enacting the safe and transparent arrest act; requiring all law enforcement agencies operating in Kansas to adopt a written policy regarding the use of facial coverings; prohibiting law enforcement officers from wearing a facial covering that conceals or obscures their facial identity in the performance of their duties except as expressly authorized by law; waiving any privilege or immunity against a claim of civil liability for certain tortious conduct committed while committing violations thereof; providing criminal penalties for violations thereof.
Who sponsors SB469?
SB469 is sponsored by Cindy Holscher (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB469?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 03, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB469?
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