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Read. Follow. Verify.Kansas bill authorizes officer wellness programs and annual funding transfers
Last action · April 10, 2026: Died in CommitteeSponsor: Ethan Corson
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What This Bill Proposed
Kansas proposes establishing comprehensive wellness programs for the Kansas Highway Patrol and Kansas Bureau of Investigation, backed by $500,000 in annual fund transfers starting July 1, 2026. The programs would offer resources on mental health, physical fitness, relational wellness, and financial stability for officers and employees, while also opening participation to certified law enforcement personnel from other state agencies.
Provides dedicated annual funding of $350,000 from the and $150,000 from the to support officer health, creating new support systems and wellness training for state law enforcement personnel.
Who It Would Have Affected
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Kansas Highway Patrol officers and employees
Agency personnel gain access to new wellness resources, training programs, and dedicated funding aimed at health and resilience.
Kansas Bureau of Investigation officers and employees
Agency personnel gain access to new wellness resources, training programs, and dedicated funding aimed at health and resilience.
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This bill did not become law - Died in committee.
Procedural history
3 actions- Apr 10, 2026SenateDied in Committee
- Feb 5, 2026SenateCommitteeReferred to Senate Committee on Judiciary
- Feb 4, 2026SenateIntroducedIntroduced
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance20Lowered because this bill did not pass (its text scored 45)
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