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HB 2391

Prohibiting the carrying of a concealed handgun in the state capitol and providing exceptions for law enforcement and members of the military.

2025-2026 Regular Session

Prohibits carrying a concealed handgun inside the Kansas state capitol buildings, with specified exceptions for law enforcement, military in duty, and certain assistive roles, whil

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Bill Summary · HB 2391

Summary — HB 2391 (Kansas, introduced Feb. 4, 2025)

Note: Several other states have bills numbered HB 2391 on unrelated topics. This summary addresses the Kansas bill titled “Prohibiting the carrying of a concealed handgun in the state capitol…,” which was referred to the House Committee on Federal and State Affairs.

Purpose

To prohibit the carrying of concealed handguns inside the state capitol complex while preserving specified exceptions for law enforcement, military personnel on duty, and limited other situations; to codify related statutory changes and penalties.

Key provisions

  • Prohibits individuals from possessing a concealed handgun inside any building located within the state capitol complex (amendments to K.S.A. 21-6309 and K.S.A. 2024 Supp. 75-7c21).
  • Allows an individual to have a handgun in their private vehicle while parked in the capitol parking garage (or other structure/area designated for vehicle parking connected to the capitol).
  • Enumerates exceptions (non‑prohibited possession) including:
    • Commissioned law enforcement officers;
    • Full‑time salaried law enforcement officers of another state or the federal government performing official duties in Kansas;
    • Persons summoned by law enforcement to assist in arrests or preserve the peace while actively assisting; and
    • Members of the state or U.S. military performing official duties.
  • Retains other statutory exceptions (e.g., certain courthouse/prosecutor exceptions and governor‑residence provisions) as structured in the amended statutes.
  • Violation of the relevant possession prohibition is a Class A misdemeanor under the amended K.S.A. 21-6309.
  • The bill repeals the prior versions of the amended sections and re‑enacts the revised provisions.

Who is affected

  • Individuals who lawfully carry concealed handguns (license holders and those otherwise permitted) visiting or working in the state capitol — they would no longer be allowed to carry concealed handguns inside capitol buildings (except per the listed exceptions).
  • Law enforcement and military personnel acting in an official capacity retain their authority under the exceptions.
  • State agencies (Attorney General, Kansas Highway Patrol, Judicial Administration) may be involved in implementation/enforcement and legal defense.

Fiscal impact

  • The Kansas Office of the Attorney General estimates potential increased litigation costs of approximately $500,000 from the State General Fund to defend the bill’s provisions.
  • The Kansas Highway Patrol and the Office of Judicial Administration report no fiscal effect.
  • Any fiscal effects were not included in the FY 2026 Governor’s Budget Report (per the March 4, 2025 fiscal note).

Procedural status (Kansas)

  • Introduced: Feb. 4, 2025
  • Status: Referred to House Committee on Federal and State Affairs (per bill information provided)

Notes / caveats

  • Text excerpts provided show the bill modifies two Kansas statutes and includes cross‑references to other carry‑and‑security provisions; final scope depends on committee/amendments.
  • Other legislative entries in the supplied materials refer to bills in different states (Arizona, Illinois) with the same bill number but different subjects; those are not part of this Kansas summary.

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

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