The ACLU of Kansas is never busier than when the Legislature is in session. Either independently or with our partners in various and diverse coalitions, we work to protect civil liberties for all Kansans by either placing, supporting, altering, or defeating legislation that would threaten those civil liberties.
Kansas must adopt a more just and rational approach to cannabis policy—one that recognizes the medical value of cannabis and addresses the profound harm caused by its continued criminalization. Legalizing...
HB 2755 mandates minimum bond premiums, imposes restrictive payment requirements, and requires physical presence for bond posting, which dsicriminates against those with lesser means and potentially extend...
SB416 seeks to alleviate the financial burdens imposed on young individuals by the criminal legal system in Kansas, which hinder their transition into adulthood and increase their involvement in the justice...
HB 2792 bans transgender youth from receiving various types of gender-affirming surgeries by threatening physicians who may provide such care with licensure revocation or penalties. This effectively makes...
HB 2791 essentially bans all gender-affirming healthcare for Kansans under 18 years old by threatening providers with strict liability lawsuits and licensure implications—far exceeding the appropriate...
SB 448 aims to safeguard the rights of individuals with mental health concerns facing municipal charges, offering potential avenues for essential care. Despite our endorsement of SB448's efforts to address...