HB2505: Providing an exception for Kansas department of wildlife and parks records regarding the location of any species that is threatened, endangered or in need of conservation from the disclosure requirements of the Kansas open records act.
Plain-Language Summary
This bill would allow the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks to keep secret information about the location of species that are threatened or endangered. This means the public wouldn't be able to access this information through open records requests.
Who This Affects
Kansans who care about conservation and wildlife protection, as well as scientists and researchers who study these species, would be affected by this bill. They might not have access to important data that could help them understand and protect these animals.
Key Provisions
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Timeline
Introduced
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Last Action
House Conference Committee Report agree to disagree adopted; Representative Rahjes, Representative Neelly and Representative Featherston appointed as second conferees
Mar 25, 2026
Sponsors
- Will CarpenterRepublicancosponsor
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