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HB 2616

Providing that the law enforcement officers memorial advisory committee may receive requests from a Kansas law enforcement agency for the Kansas highway patrol and the Kansas bureau of investigation to provide temporary personal and other assistance in support of funeral services honoring law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty in the service of the state.

2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill authorizes Kansas law enforcement agencies to provide temporary personnel and support for funerals of fallen officers through a memorial advisory committee coordination process.

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Bill Summary · HB 2616

Legislative bill overview

HB 2616 authorizes the Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Advisory Committee to coordinate requests from Kansas law enforcement agencies for the Kansas Highway Patrol and Kansas Bureau of Investigation to provide temporary personnel and logistical support for funeral services of officers killed in the line of duty. The bill formalizes a process for mobilizing state law enforcement resources to assist with these memorial events.

Why is this important

Funerals for fallen law enforcement officers often draw large crowds and require significant coordination and security. This bill creates a formal mechanism to ensure state law enforcement agencies can efficiently provide manpower and support during these high-profile events, reducing burden on local agencies and ensuring consistent, dignified memorial services.

Potential points of contention

  • Resource allocation concerns: Critics may question whether diverting Highway Patrol and Bureau of Investigation officers for funeral assistance could impact their regular law enforcement duties or create staffing gaps
  • Scope ambiguity: The bill's language about "personal and other assistance" is somewhat vague and could be interpreted broadly, potentially extending beyond funeral-specific needs
  • Committee authority: Questions may arise about whether the Memorial Advisory Committee should have authority to coordinate state agency resources, or if this should be handled through established chain-of-command channels

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

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