Healthcare, beer and tax laws among those going into effect on Monday in Kansas
It may be almost six months into 2024, but July 1 will mark the beginning of new laws for the state this year.
Kansas lawmakers passed more than 100 laws that will go into effect this year, including laws regarding health, education and child care.
July 1 is also the start of cashless tolling on the Kansas turnpike. This means that while previously travelers had to stop at a toll booth to pay tolls, now they can continue driving through and can pay through an online portal.
So, there are quite a few changes coming to Kansas next month . Let’s take a look at some new laws that you may haven’t heard of before they go into effect on Monday.
New state laws regarding health, childcare and taxes
New health laws passed in the 2023-24 session include bills that clarified privileges of institutional license holders, provided interstate privileges for dentists and dental hygienists and authorized schools to keep emergency medication for life-threatening conditions.
New child care-related laws starting next month include HB 2628, which requires the Kansas Department for Children and Families to release information regarding a child fatality where a person is facing criminal charges for allegedly causing the death.
HB 2703 makes foster care a criteria for a student to receive at-risk services and programs. HB 2629 requires KDHE to provide death certificates of a child to the Child Death Review Board. It also increases the number of board members on the review board and allows compensation for those board members.
New tax laws going into effect include SB 15, which increases the amount of income tax credit purchased under the Disability Employment Act It also creates the Kansas Sheltered Workshop Transition fund and implements a grant program focused on facilitating employer transitions to minimum wage employment for workers with disabilities. This law is in effect after publication by the Kansas Registrar.
HB 2098 gives a deduction from sales and compensating use tax when buying or selling different vehicles within 120 days.
Another interesting law that goes into effect on Monday allows microbreweries to sell beer and hard cider to retailers, including clubs, venues, and other drinking establishments.
With the passing of HB 2783, state agencies, cities, and counties are no longer allowed to regulate or restrict the sale of vehicles based on their energy source. The bill also allows state agencies and local governments to create their own purchasing policies regarding vehicle energy sources.
Some laws that have created more conversation this year include HB 2749, which requires providers to report reasons for performed abortions to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.
These are just a few of more than 100 new laws passed this session. You can see a full list of bills passed during the 2023-2024 session on the Kansas Legislature’s website.
