Kansas b2025_26 Biennium Status: Introduced 2 R cosponsors

HB2428 — Requiring the state board of regents to establish curricula and designate courses at postsecondary educational institutions relating to DEI-CRT-related courses and content and requiring the study of American institutions and certain programs at freshman orientations concerning free speech.

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 January 09, 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 postsecondary educational institutions; requiring the state board of regents to establish curricula and designate courses at postsecondary educational institutions; relating to DEI-CRT-related courses and content; requiring the study of American institutions and certain programs at freshman orientations concerning free speech.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Died in Committee

  2. Hearing: Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 1:30 PM — Room 218-N

  3. Referred to House Committee on Education

  4. Introduced

  5. Prefiled for Introduction on Friday, January 9, 2026

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 162 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Representative Williams

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (162)

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Subjects

civil-rights education
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB2428 do?
AN ACT concerning postsecondary educational institutions; requiring the state board of regents to establish curricula and designate courses at postsecondary educational institutions; relating to DEI-CRT-related courses and content; requiring the study of American institutions and certain programs at freshman orientations concerning free speech.
Who sponsors HB2428?
HB2428 is sponsored by Representative Williams, Susan Humphries (Republican), and Bob Lewis (Republican).
What is the current status of HB2428?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 09, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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