Kansas 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: To Executive

SB 368 — Enacting the health care sharing ministries tax deduction act to provide a subtraction modification for qualified health care sharing expenses paid by a qualified individual and certain qualified health care shares received by a qualified individual.

Last action — Vetoed by Governor; Returned to Senate on Thursday, March 26, 2026

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This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced January 22, 2026. It awaits signature.

Vetoed by Governor Laura Kelly (Democratic) on March 27, 2026.

Next likely step: the executive signs it into law or issues a veto.

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{As Amended by Senate Committee of the Whole} Session of 2026 SENATE BILL No.
SENATE BILL No.
368 By Committee onAssessment and Taxation 1-22 AN ACT concerning income taxation;
368 AN ACT concerning income taxation;
8 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Kansas:
Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Kansas:
(1) Is exempt from federal income taxation pursuant to section 501(c) (3) of the federal internal revenue code of 1986, as amended;
(1) Is exempt from federal income taxation pursuant to section 501(c)(3) of the federal internal revenue code of 1986, as amended;
(7) conducts an annual audit that is performed by an independent certified public accountant in accordance with generally accepted SB 368—Am.
(7) conducts an annual audit that is performed by an independent certified public accountant in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and is made available to the public by providing a copy upon request or posting on the organization's website;
by SCW 2 accounting principles and is made available to the public by providing a copy upon request or posting on the organization's website;
(d) "Qualified individual" means an individual who is:
SENATE BILL No.
368—page 2 (d) "Qualified individual" means an individual who is:
The subtraction modification shall only be allowed to the extent that such amounts are not already deducted on the taxpayer's federal income tax return for such taxable year when determining the taxpayer's federal adjusted gross income or are not otherwise subtracted or deducted from the taxpayer's federal adjusted gross income.{ In no event shall the subtraction modification for each taxable year exceed $5,000 for an SB 368—Am.
The subtraction modification shall only be allowed to the extent that such amounts are not already deducted on the taxpayer's federal income tax return for such taxable year when determining the taxpayer's federal adjusted gross income or are not otherwise subtracted or deducted from the taxpayer's federal adjusted gross income.
by SCW 3 individual or $10,000 for a married couple filing a joint return.} (b) For all taxable years beginning after December 31, 2026, any qualified health care share received by a qualified individual taxpayer during the taxable year and used for medical expenses shall not be considered taxable income for purposes of the Kansas income tax act.
In no event shall the subtraction modification for each taxable year exceed $5,000 for an individual or $10,000 for a married couple filing a joint return.
(b) For all taxable years beginning after December 31, 2026, any qualified health care share received by a qualified individual taxpayer during the taxable year and used for medical expenses shall not be considered taxable income for purposes of the Kansas income tax act.
Interest income on obligations of this state or a political subdivision thereof issued after December 31, 1987, shall be excluded from computation of Kansas adjusted gross income whether or not included in federal adjusted gross income.
Interest income on obligations of this state or a political subdivision thereof issued after December 31, 1987, shall be excluded from computation of Kansas adjusted gross income whether SENATE BILL No.
(ii) Taxes on or measured by income or fees or payments in lieu of income taxes imposed by this state or any other taxing jurisdiction to the SB 368—Am.
368—page 3 or not included in federal adjusted gross income.
by SCW 4 extent deductible in determining federal adjusted gross income and not credited against federal income tax.
(ii) Taxes on or measured by income or fees or payments in lieu of income taxes imposed by this state or any other taxing jurisdiction to the extent deductible in determining federal adjusted gross income and not credited against federal income tax.
12-5005, 20-2603, 74-4919 and 74-4965, and amendments thereto.
12-5005, 20-2603, 74-4919 and 74- 4965, and amendments thereto.
79- 32,196, and amendments thereto.
79-32,196, and amendments thereto.
79-32,203, SB 368—Am.
79-32,203, and amendments thereto.
by SCW 5 and amendments thereto.
74- 50,154, and amendments thereto.
74-50,154, and amendments thereto.
(xii) For taxable years commencing after December 31, 2004, amounts received as withdrawals not in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A.
(xii) For taxable years commencing after December 31, 2004, amounts received as withdrawals not in accordance with the provisions SENATE BILL No.
368—page 4 of K.S.A.
79-32,217 through 79-32,220 or 79-32,222, and amendments thereto.
79- 32,217 through 79-32,220 or 79-32,222, and amendments thereto.
79-32,223 through 79-32,226, 79-32,228 through 79-32,231, 79-32,233 through 79- 32,236, 79-32,238 through 79-32,241, 79-32,245 through 79-32,248 or 79- 32,251 through 79-32,254, and amendments thereto.
79- 32,223 through 79-32,226, 79-32,228 through 79-32,231, 79-32,233 through 79-32,236, 79-32,238 through 79-32,241, 79-32,245 through 79-32,248 or 79-32,251 through 79-32,254, and amendments thereto.
(xviii) For taxable years commencing after December 31, 2006, the amount of any ad valorem or property taxes and assessments paid to a state other than Kansas or local government located in a state other than Kansas by a taxpayer who resides in a state other than Kansas, when the law of SB 368—Am.
(xviii) For taxable years commencing after December 31, 2006, the amount of any ad valorem or property taxes and assessments paid to a state other than Kansas or local government located in a state other than Kansas by a taxpayer who resides in a state other than Kansas, when the law of such state does not allow a resident of Kansas who earns income in such other state to claim a deduction for ad valorem or property taxes or assessments paid to a political subdivision of the state of Kansas in determining taxable income for income tax purposes in such other state, to the extent that such taxes and assessments are claimed as an itemized deduction for federal income tax purposes.
by SCW 6 such state does not allow a resident of Kansas who earns income in such other state to claim a deduction for ad valorem or property taxes or assessments paid to a political subdivision of the state of Kansas in determining taxable income for income tax purposes in such other state, to the extent that such taxes and assessments are claimed as an itemized deduction for federal income tax purposes.
and (3) farm loss as determined under the federal internal revenue code and reported from schedule F and on line 18 of the taxpayer's form 1040 federal income tax return;
and (3) farm loss as determined under the federal internal revenue code and reported from schedule F and on line of the taxpayer's form 1040 federal income tax return;
(xx) For taxable years beginning after December 31, 2012, and ending before January 1, 2017, the amount of any deduction for self- employment taxes under section 164(f) of the federal internal revenue code as in effect on January 1, 2012, and amendments thereto, in determining the federal adjusted gross income of an individual taxpayer, to the extent the deduction is attributable to income reported on schedule C, E or F and on line 12, 17 or 18 of the taxpayer's form 1040 federal income tax return.
(xx) For taxable years beginning after December 31, 2012, and ending before January 1, 2017, the amount of any deduction for self- employment taxes under section 164(f) of the federal internal revenue code as in effect on January 1, 2012, and amendments thereto, in SENATE BILL No.
368—page 5 determining the federal adjusted gross income of an individual taxpayer, to the extent the deduction is attributable to income reported on schedule C, E or F and on line 12, 17 or 18 of the taxpayer's form federal income tax return.
SB 368—Am.
(xxiii) For taxable years beginning after December 31, 2012, and ending before January 1, 2017, the amount of any deduction for domestic production activities under section 199 of the federal internal revenue code as in effect on January 1, 2012, and amendments thereto, in determining the federal adjusted gross income of an individual taxpayer.
by SCW 7 (xxiii) For taxable years beginning after December 31, 2012, and ending before January 1, 2017, the amount of any deduction for domestic production activities under section 199 of the federal internal revenue code as in effect on January 1, 2012, and amendments thereto, in determining the federal adjusted gross income of an individual taxpayer.
40- 2,190, and amendments thereto, to the extent that such taxes and assessments are claimed as an itemized deduction for federal income tax purposes.
40-2,190, and amendments thereto, to the extent that such taxes and assessments are claimed as an itemized deduction for federal income tax purposes.
72-4357, and amendments thereto, and is also claimed as an itemized deduction for federal income tax purposes.
72- 4357, and amendments thereto, and is also claimed as an itemized deduction for federal income tax purposes.
(xxviii) For all taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021, the amount of any contributions to, or earnings from, a first-time home buyer SB 368—Am.
(xxviii) For all taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021, SENATE BILL No.
by SCW 8 savings account if distributions from the account were not used to pay for expenses or transactions authorized pursuant to K.S.A.
368—page 6 the amount of any contributions to, or earnings from, a first-time home buyer savings account if distributions from the account were not used to pay for expenses or transactions authorized pursuant to K.S.A.
58-4904, and amendments thereto, or were not held for the minimum length of time required pursuant to K.S.A.
58- 4904, and amendments thereto, or were not held for the minimum length of time required pursuant to K.S.A.
SB 368—Am.
(v) The amount of any refund or credit for overpayment of taxes on or measured by income or fees or payments in lieu of income taxes imposed by this state, or any taxing jurisdiction, to the extent included in gross income for federal income tax purposes.
by SCW 9 (v) The amount of any refund or credit for overpayment of taxes on or measured by income or fees or payments in lieu of income taxes imposed by this state, or any taxing jurisdiction, to the extent included in gross income for federal income tax purposes.
§§ 228b(a) and 228c(a)(1) et seq.
§§ 228b(a) and SENATE BILL No.
368—page 7 228c(a)(1) et seq.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, any claim for refund or amended return relating to this subparagraph shall be allowed to be filed on or before April 15, 2025, and no claim for refund or amended return shall be allowed or filed after April 15, 2025.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, any claim for refund or amended return relating to this subparagraph shall be allowed to be filed on or before April 15, 2025, and no claim for refund or amended return shall be allowed or filed afterApril 15, 2025.
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SB 368—Am.
(xiv) For all taxable years commencing after December 31, 1996, that portion of any income of a bank organized under the laws of this state or any other state, a national banking association organized under the laws of the United States, an association organized under the savings and loan code of this state or any other state, or a federal savings association organized under the laws of the United States, for which an election as an S corporation under subchapter S of the federal internal revenue code is in effect, which accrues to the taxpayer who is a stockholder of such corporation and which is not distributed to the stockholders as dividends of the corporation.
by SCW 10 (xiv) For all taxable years commencing after December 31, 1996, that portion of any income of a bank organized under the laws of this state or any other state, a national banking association organized under the laws of the United States, an association organized under the savings and loan code of this state or any other state, or a federal savings association organized under the laws of the United States, for which an election as an S corporation under subchapter S of the federal internal revenue code is in effect, which accrues to the taxpayer who is a stockholder of such corporation and which is not distributed to the stockholders as dividends of the corporation.
For taxable years beginning after December 31, 2012, and ending before January 1, 2017, the amount of modification under this subsection shall exclude the portion of income or loss reported on schedule E and included on line of the taxpayer's form 1040 federal individual income tax return.
For taxable years beginning after December 31, 2012, and ending before January 1, 2017, the amount of modification under this subsection shall exclude the portion of income or loss reported on schedule E and included on line 17 of the taxpayer's form 1040 federal individual income tax return.
(1) A family postsecondary education savings account established under the Kansas postsecondary education savings program or a qualified tuition program established and maintained by another state or agency or instrumentality thereof pursuant to section 529 of the internal revenue code of 1986, as amended, for the purpose of paying the qualified higher education expenses of a designated beneficiary;
(1) A family postsecondary education savings account established under the Kansas postsecondary education savings program or a qualified tuition program established and maintained by another state or agency or instrumentality thereof pursuant to section of the internal revenue code of 1986, as amended, for the purpose of paying the qualified higher education expenses of a designated beneficiary;
75-643 and 75- 652, and amendments thereto, and the provisions of such sections are hereby incorporated by reference for all purposes thereof.
75-643 and 75-652, and SENATE BILL No.
368—page 8 amendments thereto, and the provisions of such sections are hereby incorporated by reference for all purposes thereof.
(xvi) For all taxable years beginning after December 31, 2004, amounts received by taxpayers who are or were members of the armed forces of the United States, including service in the Kansas army and air national guard, as a recruitment, sign up or retention bonus received by SB 368—Am.
(xvi) For all taxable years beginning after December 31, 2004, amounts received by taxpayers who are or were members of the armed forces of the United States, including service in the Kansas army and air national guard, as a recruitment, sign up or retention bonus received by such taxpayer as an incentive to join, enlist or remain in the armed services of the United States, including service in the Kansas army and air national guard, and amounts received for repayment of educational or student loans incurred by or obligated to such taxpayer and received by such taxpayer as a result of such taxpayer's service in the armed forces of the United States, including service in the Kansas army and air national guard.
by SCW 11 such taxpayer as an incentive to join, enlist or remain in the armed services of the United States, including service in the Kansas army and air national guard, and amounts received for repayment of educational or student loans incurred by or obligated to such taxpayer and received by such taxpayer as a result of such taxpayer's service in the armed forces of the United States, including service in the Kansas army and air national guard.
(2) net income, not including guaranteed payments as defined in section 707(c) of the federal internal revenue code and as reported to the taxpayer from federal schedule K-1, (form 1065-B), in box 9, code F or as reported to the taxpayer from federal schedule K-1, (form 1065) in box 4, from rental real estate, royalties, partnerships, S corporations, estates, trusts, residual interest in real estate mortgage investment conduits and net farm rental as determined under the federal internal revenue code and reported from schedule E and on line 17 of the taxpayer's form 1040 federal individual income tax return;
(2) net income, not including guaranteed payments as defined in section 707(c) of the federal internal revenue code and as reported to the taxpayer from federal schedule K- 1, (form 1065-B), in box 9, code F or as reported to the taxpayer from federal schedule K-1, (form 1065) in box 4, from rental real estate, royalties, partnerships, S corporations, estates, trusts, residual interest in real estate mortgage investment conduits and net farm rental as determined under the federal internal revenue code and reported from schedule E and on line 17 of the taxpayer's form 1040 federal individual income tax return;
For purposes of this subsection, references to the federal form 1040 and federal schedule C, schedule E, and schedule F, shall be to such form and schedules as they existed for tax year 2011 SB 368—Am.
For purposes of this subsection, references to the federal form and federal schedule C, schedule E, and schedule F, shall be to SENATE BILL No.
by SCW 12 and as revised thereafter by the internal revenue service.
368—page 9 such form and schedules as they existed for tax year 2011 and as revised thereafter by the internal revenue service.
(xxvi) (1) For all taxable years commencing after December 31, 2020, the amount of any interest expense paid or accrued in the current SB 368—Am.
(xxvi) (1) For all taxable years commencing after December 31, 2020, the amount of any interest expense paid or accrued in the current taxable year and disallowed as a deduction pursuant to section 163(j) of the federal internal revenue code.
by SCW 13 taxable year and disallowed as a deduction pursuant to section 163(j) of the federal internal revenue code.
(xxvii) For taxable years commencing after December 31, 2020, the amount disallowed as a deduction pursuant to section 274 of the federal internal revenue code of 1986 for meal expenditures shall be allowed to the extent such expense was deductible for determining federal income tax and was allowed and in effect on December 31, 2017.
(xxvii) For taxable years commencing after December 31, 2020, the amount disallowed as a deduction pursuant to section 274 of the SENATE BILL No.
368—page 10 federal internal revenue code of 1986 for meal expenditures shall be allowed to the extent such expense was deductible for determining federal income tax and was allowed and in effect on December 31, 2017.
If the amount of such federal net operating loss carryback exceeds the taxpayer's Kansas adjusted gross income for such taxable year, the amount thereof that exceeds such Kansas adjusted gross income may be carried forward as a subtraction modification in the following taxable year or years until the total amount of such federal net operating loss carryback has been deducted, except that no such unused amount shall be carried forward for deduction as a subtraction modification after the 20 taxable year following the taxable year of the SB 368—Am.
If the amount of such federal net operating loss carryback exceeds the taxpayer's Kansas adjusted gross income for such taxable year, the amount thereof that exceeds such Kansas adjusted gross income may be carried forward as a subtraction modification in the following taxable year or years until the total amount of such federal net operating loss carryback has been deducted, except that no such unused amount shall be carried forward for deduction as a subtraction modification after the 20 thtaxable year following the taxable year of the net operating loss.
by SCW 14 net operating loss.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, an extension of time shall be allowed for a claim for refund or amended return for tax years 2018, or 2020 limited to the application of the provisions of this paragraph and such claim for refund or amended return must be filed on or beforeApril 15, 2025.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, an extension of time shall be allowed for a claim for refund or amended return for tax years 2018, 2019 or 2020 limited to the application of the provisions of this paragraph and such claim for refund or amended return must be filed on or beforeApril 15, 2025.
(1) Amounts of qualified health care sharing expenses paid by a qualified individual taxpayer during the taxable year as provided in section 3, and amendments thereto, to the extent that such amounts are not already deducted on the taxpayer's federal income tax return for such taxable year when determining the taxpayer's federal adjusted gross income or are not otherwise subtracted or deducted from the taxpayer's federal adjusted gross income{ and in an amount not to exceed $5,000 for an individual or $10,000 for a married couple filing a joint return};
(1) Amounts of qualified health care sharing expenses paid by a qualified individual taxpayer during the taxable year as provided in section 3, and amendments thereto, to the extent that such amounts are not already deducted on the taxpayer's federal income tax return for such taxable year when determining the taxpayer's federal adjusted gross income or are not otherwise subtracted or deducted from the taxpayer's federal adjusted gross income and in an amount not to exceed $5,000 for an individual or $10,000 for a married couple filing a joint return;
(d) There shall be added to or subtracted from federal adjusted gross income the taxpayer's share, as beneficiary of an estate or trust, of the Kansas fiduciary adjustment determined under K.S.A.
SENATE BILL No.
368—page 11 (d) There shall be added to or subtracted from federal adjusted gross income the taxpayer's share, as beneficiary of an estate or trust, of the Kansas fiduciary adjustment determined under K.S.A.
I hereby certify that the above ILLoriginated in the SENATE, and passed that body _________________________ _________________________ President of the Senate.
_________________________ Secretary of the Senate.
Passed the H OUSE ________________________ _________________________ Speaker of the House.
_________________________ Chief Clerk of the House.
A PPROVED ____________________________ _________________________ Governor.
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Action History

  1. Vetoed by Governor; Returned to Senate on Thursday, March 26, 2026

  2. Motion to override veto prevailed; Yea 30, Nay 9, Absent 1

  3. Motion to override veto prevailed; Yea 87, Nay 37, Absent 1

  4. Enrolled and presented to Governor on Monday, March 16, 2026

  5. Final Action - Passed; Yea 87, Nay 36, Absent 1

  6. Committee of the Whole - Be passed

  7. Committee Report recommending bill be passed by House Committee on Taxation

  8. Received and Introduced

  9. Referred to House Committee on Taxation

  10. Final Action - Passed as amended; Yea 33, Nay 7

  11. Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Sen. Caryn Tyson

  12. Committee of the Whole - Amendment by Sen. Caryn Tyson was adopted

  13. Committee of the Whole - Be passed as amended

  14. Committee Report recommending bill be passed by Senate Committee on Assessment and Taxation

  15. Referred to Senate Committee on Assessment and Taxation

  16. Introduced

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