Kansas Senate Passes Bill Strengthening Protections for Religious Assemblies
Topeka, Kan.
March 19, 2026 — With bipartisan support the Kansas Senate passed Senate Substitute for HB 2018, a key piece of legislation that creates the crime of interference with the conduct of a religious assembly. This bill represents a significant step forward in safeguarding the rights of Kansans to gather, worship, and exercise their faith without intimidation or disruption.
By codifying these protections, Kansas affirms its longstanding commitment to religious liberty and the safety of faith communities across the state. It passed the Senate 34 to 6. It now goes to the Kansas House.
Statement from Brittany Jones, President
“We applaud the Senate for taking decisive action with bipartisan support to defend the rights of Kansans to worship freely and without fear. At a time when religious gatherings across the nation, and in Kansas, have faced increasing hostility, this is an important step to protect the clear constitutional right to worship. We are grateful for the legislators who championed this bill and stood firmly for the right to worship freely of all Kansans.
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