Kansas 2025-2026 Regular Session

Kansas House Bill HB2613

Introduced
2/2/26  
Refer
2/2/26  
Report Pass
2/11/26  
Engrossed
2/25/26  
Refer
2/26/26  
Report Pass
3/17/26  
Enrolled
4/9/26  

Caption

Providing for the crime victims compensation board to establish fees chargeable for conducting examinations of persons who may be victims of sexual assault, authorizing the board to adopt rules and regulations to administer such fees and to use moneys in the crime victims compensation fund for the payment of such fees and allowing certain exceptions to the confidentiality of records and information given to the board.

Impact

The passage of HB2613 would amend existing laws surrounding the treatment of sexual assault victims, significantly impacting the operations of medical facilities and law enforcement agencies. By enabling the Crime Victims Compensation Board to set and manage fees associated with medical examinations, the bill reduces potential barriers that might discourage victims from seeking necessary care. Additionally, it safeguards the confidentiality of victim records while establishing necessary exceptions, thereby encouraging victims to come forward without fear of compromising their privacy or safety.

Summary

House Bill 2613 is a legislative measure concerning the Crime Victims Compensation Board in Kansas. The bill explicitly establishes the authority of the board to set fees for conducting examinations of individuals who may be victims of sexual assault. It aims to streamline the compensation process for victims by allowing these fees to be covered out of the Crime Victims Compensation Fund, thereby ensuring that the financial burden does not fall on the victims themselves or their insurance providers. This financial structuring is designed to promote better access to medical examinations for victims who choose to report incidents of sexual assault, contributing to the broader objective of improving victim support services.

Sentiment

Overall, the sentiment surrounding HB2613 appears to be supportive among victim advocacy groups and some members of the legislature, who view it as a progressive step toward enhancing the rights of sexual assault victims. However, there is potential contention regarding the role of the board and the use of public funds for these examinations. Critics could argue about the sustainability of the compensation fund, objecting to the allocation of resources or questioning the accountability of the board in managing sensitive information. Thus, while the bill has benefits, it must also navigate concerns regarding implementation and fiscal responsibility.

Contention

Notable points of contention in the discussion around HB2613 include debates on the appropriateness of using public funds for sexual assault examinations and the implications of the confidentiality protections put in place. Questions arise concerning how well these provisions will protect victims' identities and whether there might be loopholes that could lead to unintended disclosures of sensitive information. Additionally, there may be discussions about the adequacy of training and resources available for healthcare providers tasked with conducting these examinations, which are critical aspects of ensuring effective execution of the bill's intent.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

KS SB7

Authorizing federally licensed firearm dealers, in addition to county sheriffs, to receive applications for concealed carry licenses and forward such applications to the attorney general, prohibiting sheriffs from assessing any fee related to application services and allowing dealers to assess a fee related to application services not to exceed $20.

KS HB2001

Authorizing the secretary of commerce to enter into agreements with major professional sports franchises to establish STAR bond projects for a major professional sports complex, providing for additional revenue sources, expanding the powers and discretion of the secretary and making other changes to the STAR bonds financing act to facilitate such projects, limiting the secretary’s authority to approve such projects to one year unless extended by the legislative coordinating council, authorizing the Kansas development finance authority to issue STAR bonds for such projects, transferring funds under certain circumstances from the state gaming revenues fund to the attracting professional sports to Kansas fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, and, if approved by the legislative coordinating council, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.

KS HB2003

Establishing the veterans' valor property tax relief act providing for an income tax credit or refund for eligible individuals, modifying the definition of household income and increasing the appraised value threshold for eligibility of seniors and disabled veterans related to increased property tax claims and citing the section as the homeowners' property tax freeze program, providing property tax exemptions for certain personal property including watercraft, marine equipment, off-road vehicles, motorized bicycles and certain trailers, excluding internal revenue code section 1031 exchange transactions as indicators of fair market value, providing for certain exclusions from the prohibition of paying taxes under protest after a valuation notice appeal and providing four prior years' values on the annual valuation notice.

KS SB1

Modifying income tax rates for individuals, exempting all social security benefits from Kansas income tax, increasing the Kansas standard deduction and the Kansas personal exemption, increasing the income tax credit amount for household and dependent care expenses, decreasing the privilege tax normal tax, excluding internal revenue code section 1031 exchange transactions as indicators of fair market value for property tax valuation purposes, increasing the extent of property tax exemption for residential property from the statewide school levy, providing for certain transfers to the state school district finance fund and abolishing the local ad valorem tax reduction fund and the county and city revenue sharing fund.

KS SB2

Eliminating the income limit to qualify for the subtraction modification exempting social security benefits, increasing the income tax credit amount for household and dependent care expenses, establishing the veterans' valor property tax relief act providing for an income tax credit or refund for eligible individuals, citing the increased property tax homestead refund claim section as the homeowners' property tax freeze program, decreasing the normal privilege tax rate, increasing the extent of property tax exemption for residential property from the statewide school levy, decreasing the rate of ad valorem tax imposed by a school district; providing for certain transfers to the state school district finance fund, reducing the state rate of tax on sales of food and food ingredients and modifying the percent credited to the state highway fund from revenue collected.

KS HB2004

Authorizing counties to propose an earnings tax for ballot question.

KS SB8

Exempting the sale of firearms, firearms accessories, ammunition, firearm safes and firearm safety devices from the retatilers' sales tax.

KS SB5

Authorizing counties to impose an earnings tax.

KS SB6

Providing a sales tax exemption for sales of electricity to residential premises by municipally owned or operated utilities.

KS SCR1604

Proposing to amend section 1 of article 11 of the constitution of the state of Kansas to limit property tax valuation increases for real property and personal property mobile homes.

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