Kansas b2025_26 Biennium Status: Introduced

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.

Last action — Died on House Calendar

  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.

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

AN ACT concerning law enforcement; creating the crime of unlawful approach of a first responder and providing penalties therefor; requiring traffic laws that apply to local and state law enforcement to apply to federal law enforcement; including federal law enforcement in the definitions used in the crime of interference with law enforcement; including buildings owned by the United States in the crime of interference with the conduct of public business in public buildings; including enforcement of federal laws and executive orders in the exceptions from liability in the tort claims act; amending K.S.A. 8-1404, 8-2010, 21-5904 and 21-5922 and K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 8-1102 and 75-6104 and repealing the existing sections.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Died on House Calendar

  2. Committee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by

  3. Hearing: Monday, March 16, 2026, 9:00 AM — Room 346-S

  4. Referred to House Committee on Federal and State Affairs

  5. Received and Introduced

  6. Emergency Final Action - Passed as amended

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  8. Committee of the Whole - Be passed as amended

  9. Committee of the Whole - Amendment by was rejected

  10. Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by

  11. Committee of the Whole - Amendment by was rejected

  12. Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by

  13. Committee of the Whole - Amendment by was rejected

  14. Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by

  15. Committee of the Whole - Committee Report be adopted

  16. Committee of the Whole - Now working on

  17. Committee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by

  18. Hearing: Thursday, February 12, 2026, 10:30 AM — Room 144-S

  19. Referred to Senate Committee on Federal and State Affairs

  20. Introduced

Sponsors

  • Senate Committee on Federal and State Affairs · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 164 not signed on · 7 voted No

Sponsors (1)

  • Senate Committee on Federal and State Affairs

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (164)

164 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Emergency Final Action As Amended

Passed 31 Yea · 7 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 30001
Democrat 1701
Total 31702
% of votes cast 78%18%0%5%
How each member voted (40)
Member Party Vote
Cindy Holscher Democrat Nay
David Haley Democrat Nay
Dinah Sykes Democrat Nay
Ethan Corson Democrat Nay
Marci Francisco Democrat Nay
Oletha Faust Goudeau Democrat Yea
Pat Pettey Democrat Not Voting
Patrick Schmidt Democrat Nay
Silas Miller Democrat Nay
Adam Thomas Republican Yea
Beverly Gossage Republican Yea
Brad Starnes Republican Yea
Brenda Dietrich Republican Yea
Caryn Tyson Republican Yea
Chase Blasi Republican Yea
Craig Bowser Republican Yea
Doug Shane Republican Yea
Elaine Bowers Republican Yea
Jeff Klemp Republican Yea
Joseph Claeys Republican Yea
Kellie Warren Republican Yea
Kenny Titus Republican Yea
Larry Alley Republican Yea
Michael Fagg Republican Yea
Michael Murphy Republican Yea
Mike Argabright Republican Yea
Mike Petersen Republican Yea
Mike Thompson Republican Yea
Renee Erickson Republican Yea
Rick Billinger Republican Yea
Rick Kloos Republican Yea
Ronald Ryckman Republican Not Voting
Scott Hill Republican Yea
Stephen Owens Republican Yea
TJ Rose Republican Yea
Tim Shallenburger Republican Yea
Tory Marie Blew Republican Yea
Ty Masterson Republican Yea
Virgil Peck Republican Yea
William Clifford Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB452 do?
AN ACT concerning law enforcement; creating the crime of unlawful approach of a first responder and providing penalties therefor; requiring traffic laws that apply to local and state law enforcement to apply to federal law enforcement; including federal law enforcement in the definitions used in the crime of interference with law enforcement; including buildings owned by the United States in the crime of interference with the conduct of public business in public buildings; including enforcement of federal laws and executive orders in the exceptions from liability in the tort claims act; amending K.S.A. 8-1404, 8-2010, 21-5904 and 21-5922 and K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 8-1102 and 75-6104 and repealing the existing sections.
Who sponsors SB452?
SB452 is sponsored by Senate Committee on Federal and State Affairs.
What is the current status of SB452?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 03, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB452?
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