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HB2053

Removing State Limits on City Rules for Political Signs

Last scannedAug 24, 2026, 9:52 AM

In one sentence

This bill repeals a state law that restricted how cities can regulate political signs during certain times around election days.

What it does

  • Repeals the current state statute K.S.A. 25-2711.
  • Removes restrictions on municipal regulation of political signs during certain periods of time around election days.

Who it affects

  • Municipalities in Kansas
  • People who place or display political signs

Limits and unknowns

  • The bill does not list the specific rules cities can create.
  • The law takes effect only after it is published in the statute book.
  • Official metadata shows conflicting status labels: 'Passed Legislature' and 'Died in Committee'.

Plain language

Terms to know

Repeals
To officially cancel a law so it is no longer active.
Municipalities
Cities, towns, and other local government areas.

Official record

Sources

Validated

Official summary

Repealing restrictions on municipal regulation of political signs during certain periods of time around election days.

Official activity

Bill history

  1. Died in CommitteeHouse
  2. Referred to House Committee on ElectionsHouse
  3. IntroducedHouse