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House Committee on Judiciary proposes eliminating public computer facilities register requirement under Kansas Open Records Act

Original title: AN ACT concerning the open records act; relating to permissible exceptions to disclosure; modifying an exception to the open records act for software programs for electronic data processing and documentation thereof; eliminating a requirement that a public agency maintain a register accessible to the public that describes information such agency maintains on computer facilities and the form that such information can be made available using existing computer programs; amending K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 45-221 and repealing the existing section.

Last action · April 10, 2026: Died in Committee

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What This Bill Proposed

House Bill 2721 proposes modifying Kansas Open Records Act exemptions by removing the requirement that public agencies maintain a public register describing computer facility information and existing program availability.

Who It Would Have Affected

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Public Agencies

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Kansas Residents

Kansas residents lose access to the public register previously maintained by public agencies detailing information kept on computer facilities.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What specific requirement does House Bill 2721 remove?
It removes the requirement that public agencies maintain a register accessible to the public that describes information maintained on computer facilities and the form in which it can be made available using existing computer programs.
Does the bill still protect software programs from public disclosure?
Yes, the bill maintains the exemption that allows public agencies to withhold software programs for and documentation thereof.

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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 5, 2026HouseIntroduced
    Introduced
  3. Feb 5, 2026HouseCommittee
    Referred to House Committee on Judiciary

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Lobbying Activity

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Full breakdown

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Connected Entities

State Corporation Commission, Secretary of Revenue, Secretary of State and 4 more
OrganizationState Corporation Commission“Mentioned regarding well samples, logs, or surveys”Map →
PersonSecretary of Revenue“Mentioned regarding franchise tax amounts paid by corporations and LLCs”Map →
PersonSecretary of State“Mentioned regarding franchise tax amounts paid by corporations and LLCs”Map →
OrganizationHouse Committee on Judiciary“Sponsor of House Bill 2721”Map →
OrganizationKansas Supreme Court“Mentioned regarding rules restricting or prohibiting record disclosure”Map →
OrganizationUniversity of Kansas Medical Center“Mentioned regarding market research and business plans”Map →
OrganizationOffice of the State Bank Commissioner“Mentioned regarding records obtained in licensing or examining money transmissio”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.kslegislature.gov

Analysis Score

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  • Controversy15
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