2026 Legislative Hub
The ACLU of Kansas is never busier than when the Legislature is in session. Whether independently or with our partners in diverse coalitions spanning across the state, we work to defend, protect, and expand civil liberties for all Kansans through the legislative process.
Follow along here on our 2026 Legislative Hub, where we'll include weekly recaps, key bill summaries, toolkits, and more.
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Jan 15, 2026
Punishing and Purging Voters for Inactivity
Authorizing the use of additional resources for verifying voter registration records, removing individuals disqualified for voting from such records and providing an open records request exemption for certain information related to such records.
This bill aims to purge voters who have not voted in a very recent election, even if they are eligible to vote, and would rely on flawed data, weaken transparency, and undermine due process for Kansas voters. All of that translates into making it harder for eligible people to vote.
Status:
Pending
Position:
Oppose
Jan 26, 2026
Compounding Barriers to Ballot Return Assistance
Requiring a person transmitting or delivering a ballot on behalf of another voter to include such person's driver's license number in the written statement on the ballot envelope.
Status:
Pending
Position:
Oppose
Jan 22, 2026
Youth Confinement Expansion
Providing for increased placement of juvenile offenders in non-foster home beds in youth residential facilities, requiring the Secretary of Corrections to pay for the costs associated with such placements and authorizing the secretary to make expenditures from the evidence-based programs account of the state general fund moneys to contract for such beds in youth residential facilities.
Status:
Pending
Position:
Oppose