Kansas2026Passed Legislature
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- To officially cancel a law so it is no longer active.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
Official summary
Repealing restrictions on municipal regulation of political signs during certain periods of time around election days.
Official activity
Bill history
- Died in CommitteeHouse
- Referred to House Committee on ElectionsHouse
- IntroducedHouse