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Kansas Legislature considers designating September 9 as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Day

Original title: AN ACT concerning days of commemoration; designating every September 9 as Kansas fetal alcohol spectrum disorders day.

Last action · April 10, 2026: Died in Committee

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What This Bill Proposed

Every September 9 would be designated as Kansas day to promote awareness, increase compassion, and support healthier communities.

Why it matters

Changes only the state's official calendar designations; no funding, services, or mandates are established.

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

individuals affected by prenatal exposure to alcohol

The measure establishes an official day dedicated to increasing compassion and promoting awareness for individuals affected by prenatal alcohol exposure.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What date is designated by the bill?
Every September 9 would be designated as Kansas day.
Does this bill allocate any funding?
No, the measure only establishes a day of commemoration and does not provide funding or alter state services.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died in committee.

Procedural history

3 actions
  1. Apr 10, 2026House
    Died in Committee
  2. Feb 6, 2025HouseIntroduced
    Introduced
  3. Feb 6, 2025HouseCommittee
    Referred to House Committee on Health and Human Services

Version history

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Lobbying Activity

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Full breakdown

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Connected Entities

Kansas
locationKansas“Jurisdiction where the commemorative day is established”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.kslegislature.gov

Analysis Score

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  • Significance15
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  • Controversy5
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