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2026 Session Laws of Kansas

MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR

House Bill No. 2521

An Act concerning the Kansas tort claims act; expanding the act to include child placement agencies that contract with the secretary for children and families between July 1, 2026, and July 1, 2029; amending K.S.A. 75-6102 and repealing the existing section.

Message to the Legislature of the State of Kansas

Private child placement agencies are just that: private. They are not government agencies; they are private entities contracting with state government to provide contracted services. They are not, and should not be, provided the protections given to public agencies under the Tort Claims Act. HB 2521 would set a dangerous, and expensive, precedent.

Therefore, pursuant to Article 2, Section 14(a) of the Constitution of the State of Kansas, I hereby veto House Bill 2521.

Laura Kelly, Governor

Dated April 8, 2026.