Bill barring illegal immigrants from receiving state benefits advances to Kansas governor’s desk
By Matt Heilman
Published on March 25, 2026.
The Kansas Senate has approved Senate Bill 254, which would require approval from Kansans to apply for state benefits. The bill would also void in-state tuition benefits for undocumented immigrants at Kansas colleges. If approved, the bill will align with federal law. It is unclear whether Governor Laura Kelly will sign the bill.
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