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Kansas HB 2584 permits drivers to list a mailing address on driver's licenses

Original title: AN ACT concerning drivers' licenses; relating to contents thereon; permitting a licensee to request that such licensee's Kansas mailing address be provided on a driver's license; amending K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 8-243 and repealing the existing section.

Last action · February 19, 2026: Stricken from Calendar by Rule 1507

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What This Bill Would Do

Kansas drivers are permitted to request that a mailing address be printed on their driver's license instead of a principal residence address. The measure amends K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 8-243 and takes effect upon publication in the statute book.

Why it matters

Residents who prefer to keep their residential address off physical identification cards gain the option to display a designated mailing address on their state-issued driver's license.

Who It Would Affect

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

Directly affected

licensees

Licensees gain the option to request a Kansas mailing address on their driver's license instead of their principal residence address.

Directly affected

veterans

Veterans may request a veteran designation on the front of their driver's license upon providing qualifying discharge documentation.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use a mailing address instead of my home address on my driver's license?
Yes, the bill permits a licensee to request that a Kansas mailing address be provided on their driver's license.
What documentation do veterans need to get a veteran designation on their license?
Veterans must provide a copy of a DD form 214, NGB form 22, or equivalent discharge document showing character of service as honorable or general under honorable conditions.

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Where This Stands

Currently passed chamber. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Law.

Procedural history

6 actions
  1. Feb 19, 2026House
    Stricken from Calendar by Rule 1507
  2. Feb 12, 2026HouseFloor
    Committee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by
  3. Feb 9, 2026House
    Hearing: Monday, February 9, 2026, 1:30 PM — Room 582-N
  4. Jan 29, 2026HouseCommittee
    Referred to House Committee on Transportation
  5. Jan 28, 2026HouseIntroduced
    Introduced
  6. Jan 28, 2026HouseCommittee
    ref_rbc_237

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Lobbying Activity

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Connected Entities

Kansas, House Committee on Transportation
locationKansas“state where the legislation applies”Map →
OrganizationHouse Committee on Transportation“sponsor of House Bill 2584”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.kslegislature.gov

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