Kansas · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 189: Providing injured employees the freedom of choice to designate their healthcare provider and requiring the employer to pay for the services of such healthcare provider with regard to workers compensation.
Did not advance Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 189 is a bill introduced in the Kansas Senate on February 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Providing injured employees the freedom of choice to designate their healthcare provider and requiring the employer to pay for the services of such healthcare provider with regard to workers compensation. Primary sponsor: Dinah Sykes (Democratic), Ethan Corson (Democratic), Marci Francisco (Democratic), Cindy Holscher (Democratic), Pat Pettey (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 10, 2026): Died in Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dinah Sykes | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| Ethan Corson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Marci Francisco | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Cindy Holscher | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Pat Pettey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Died in Committee
- Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce
- Introduced