SB374 was published in the Kansas Register on April 30.

See the bill at this link.     See the Legislative Research Summary at this link.

The bill became effective April 30 upon publication in the Kansas Register. It makes changes in the competency process in both District Courts (effective immediately) and Municipal Courts (effective July 1, 2026).

• The provisions on competency in the District Courts are now in effect.
• • Found in the sections 4-6 of the bill. Pages 4 to 14.
  • Section 4 amends K.S.A. 22-3303
  • Section 5 amends K.S.A. 22-3305
  • Section 6 amends K.S.A. 59-2983
• The provisions on Competency in Municipal Courts are effective on July 1.
• • Found in the sections 1-3 of the bill. Pages 1 to 4.
  • Section 1 is new law
  • Section 2 amends K.S.A. 12-4112
  • Section 3 amends K.S.A. 22-3302