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Read. Follow. Verify.Kansas authorizes state police and investigation bureau to assist with line-of-duty funeral services
Last action · March 23, 2026: Approved by Governor on Friday, March 20, 2026
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What This Bill Does
Kansas law now allows the law enforcement officers memorial advisory committee to receive requests from local law enforcement agencies for temporary personnel and support during line-of-duty death funerals. Upon receiving such a request, the Kansas highway patrol and the Kansas bureau of investigation must provide temporary staff and assistance.
Local law enforcement agencies can now officially request and receive state-level staffing support to help conduct funeral services for officers killed in the .
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Kansas law enforcement agencies
Local agencies can request temporary personnel and assistance from state entities to support funeral services for fallen officers.
Kansas Highway Patrol
The agency's superintendent must make available temporary personnel and other assistance upon request from the committee.
Kansas Bureau of Investigation
The bureau's director must make available temporary personnel and other assistance upon request from the committee.
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Current status: Signed into law.
Procedural history
16 actions- Mar 23, 2026SenateEnrolledApproved by Governor on Friday, March 20, 2026
- Mar 16, 2026SenateEnrolled and presented to Governor on Monday, March 16, 2026
- Mar 10, 2026HouseFloorFinal Action - Passed
- Mar 9, 2026HouseCommittee of the Whole - Now working on
- Mar 9, 2026HouseFloorCommittee of the Whole - Be passed
- Mar 5, 2026HouseFloorCommittee Report recommending bill be passed by
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- Mar 2, 2026HouseHearing: Monday, March 2, 2026, 1:30 PM — Room 582-N
- Feb 18, 2026SenateFloorFinal Action - Passed
- Feb 18, 2026HouseIntroducedReceived and Introduced
- Feb 18, 2026HouseCommitteeReferred to House Committee on Transportation
- Feb 17, 2026SenateCommittee of the Whole - Now working on
- Feb 17, 2026SenateFloorCommittee of the Whole - Be passed
- Feb 12, 2026SenateFloorCommittee Report recommending bill be passed by
- Feb 11, 2026SenateHearing: Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 8:30 AM — Room 546-S
- Feb 3, 2026SenateCommitteeReferred to Senate Committee on Transportation
- Feb 2, 2026SenateIntroducedIntroduced
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Sources
www.kslegislature.gov
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