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SR 1717

Denouncing the planned satanic worship ritual scheduled to take place on March 28, 2025.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Larry Alley and 34 co-sponsors

Kansas legislature symbolically denounces a planned event described as satanic worship without legal consequences or enforcement authority.

Enrolled on Wednesday, March 26, 2025
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Bill Summary · SR 1717

Legislative bill overview

SR 1717 is a symbolic resolution passed by the Kansas legislature that formally denounces a planned event described as a "satanic worship ritual" scheduled for March 28, 2025. The resolution carries no legal force or enforcement mechanism—it represents an expression of the legislature's position on the event.

Why is this important

Symbolic resolutions reflect legislative priorities and community values, though they don't create law or restrict activities. This resolution indicates Kansas lawmakers wished to publicly distance themselves from the event, and it may signal community sentiment on religious practices considered non-mainstream by the legislature's majority.

Potential points of contention

  • First Amendment concerns: Critics argue symbolic denunciations of specific religious or non-religious practices may conflict with constitutional protections for freedom of religion and expression, regardless of legislative intent
  • Definitional ambiguity: "Satanic worship ritual" lacks legal definition and could reflect subjective characterization rather than objective description of planned activities
  • Precedent questions: Whether legislatures should use symbolic resolutions to denounce specific religious practices—whether minority faiths, fringe groups, or established religions—raises consistency and viewpoint-neutrality concerns

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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