Volume 44 - Issue 8 - February 20, 2025

State of Kansas

Office of the Governor

Message from the Governor Regarding Senate Bill No. 63

Right now, the Legislature should be focused on ways to help Kansans cope with rising prices. That is the most important issue for Kansans. That is where my focus is.

Infringing on parental rights is not appropriate, nor is it a Kansas value. As I’ve said before, it is not the job of politicians to stand between a parent and a child who needs medical care of any kind. This legislation will also drive families, businesses, and health care workers out of our state, stifling our economy and exacerbating our workforce shortage issue.

It is disappointing that the Legislature continues to push for government interference in Kansans’ private medical decisions instead of focusing on issues that improve all Kansans’ lives.

Therefore, under Article 2, Section 14(a) of the Constitution, I hereby veto Senate Bill 63.

Dated February 11, 2025.

Laura Kelly
Governor

Doc. No. 052892