Kansas · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2653: Requiring the secretary of corrections to assist inmates with obtaining identification and employment-related documentation prior to release from custody.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 2653 is a bill introduced in the Kansas House on February 3, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requiring the secretary of corrections to assist inmates with obtaining identification and employment-related documentation prior to release from custody. Primary sponsor: Committee on Corrections and Juvenile Justice. Most recent recorded action (April 9, 2026): Engrossed on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
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Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Committee on Corrections and Juvenile Justice | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Engrossed on Tuesday, March 31, 2026
- Enrolled and presented to Governor on Friday, April 3, 2026
- Approved by Governor on Thursday, April 9, 2026
- Concurred with amendments in conference; Yea 123, Nay 0, Absent 2
- Motion to accede adopted; Sen. Kellie Warren, Sen. Kenny Titus and Sen. Ethan Corson appointed as conferees
- Nonconcurred with amendments; Conference Committee requested; appointed Rep. Bob Lewis, Rep. Bradley Barrett and Rep. Tobias Schlingensiepen
- Final Action - Passed as amended; Yea 40, Nay 0
- Committee of the Whole - Committee Report be adopted
- Committee of the Whole - Be passed as amended
- Committee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by Senate Committee on Judiciary
- Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary
- Final Action - Passed; Yea 124, Nay 0, Absent 1
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