Topeka, Kan.
April 9, 2026
Today, both chambers of the Kansas Legislature came together to override the Governor’s vetoes on several key pro‑family bills. These measures strengthen a culture of life in Kansas by ensuring women can meaningfully enforce their statutory rights under the Women’s Right to Know Law. The Legislature also opted into important programs for educational freedom and protected free speech on college campuses.
With these overrides, the following bills now become law in Kansas:
- HB 2727 — Streamlines the process for addressing violations of informed consent and allows a woman to receive statutory damages once her claim is adjudicated by a court. The House voted 87–36 to override; the Senate vote was 31–8.
- HB 2729 — Requires the Kansas Department of Health and Environment to create a standardized informed consent form so women considering abortion receive all information guaranteed under the Women’s Right to Know Act. The House voted 87–36 to override; the Senate vote was 31–8.
- SB 361 — Opts Kansas into the federal tax credit scholarship program. It passed the House 85–38 and the Senate 29–10, ensuring Kansas students can benefit from this opportunity.
- HB 2333 (KIRK Act) — Protects free speech rights of students and organizations on college campuses. It passed the Senate 29–11and the House 85–38.
Statement from Brittany Jones, President:
“We are grateful that the Legislature stood together to protect women’s rights to information, expand educational freedom for Kansas families, and safeguard the free speech rights of students.
Opposition to HB 2727 and HB 2729 from pro‑abortion advocates—bills that simply ensure women receive state‑provided information about the risks of abortion and have a streamlined mechanism to enforce their rights—does not match their stated commitment to ‘choice.’ Providing women with real information and a meaningful way to enforce their statutory rights does provide women with real choice.
Finally, opting into the federal tax credit scholarship program and protecting free speech on college campuses is common sense. Families are demanding more options for their children. This program does not impact the state budget and ensures Kansas dollars stay in Kansas.
The KIRK Act honors Charlie’s legacy by protecting the First Amendment rights of all college students. It is long past time to provide a meaningful mechanism to safeguard free expression on campus. We are grateful that a supermajority of the Legislature ensured these bills became law.”
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