Kansas adults would be able to block their firearm purchases

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation would maintain the voluntary list and report listed people's firearm purchase eligibility to the national background check system. People age 18 or older could apply directly to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation or submit an enrollment form through a healthcare provider. Applicants would need the agency's written form and a copy of valid photo identification from their home state's government or the U.S. Defense or State Department. Healthcare providers would have to check the applicant's identity, accept the form only from that person, and send it electronically by the end of that business day. Licensed firearm dealers could not knowingly transfer a firearm to someone on the list. The agency would immediately report purchase eligibility when adding someone to the list. The proposal called for taking effect after publication in the statute book, but it did not become law.

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation would remove people who request removal and update their firearm purchase eligibility in the national background check system. People on the voluntary list could request their own removal. People would need the agency's removal form and a copy of valid photo identification from their home state's government or the U.S. Defense or State Department. Removal requests could be delivered by mail or in person at a publicly accessible Kansas Bureau of Investigation office. The agency would remove a person after receiving their request. The 72-hour deadline would apply to destroying records after removal.

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation would keep requests and personal information related to the list from public disclosure. The rule would cover requests to join or leave the list and identifying information in or related to it. The agency could share information with police officers performing official duties and with applicants seeking their own information. Lawmakers would have to review and act to continue the privacy rule before July 1, 2030, to prevent its expiration.

People would be barred from misusing the list or discriminating based on whether someone is on it. The discrimination ban would cover healthcare, employment, education, housing, insurance, government benefits, and contracts. It would protect people who never joined, currently belong, or previously belonged. People could check another person's list status only to determine that person's eligibility to buy a firearm. People could not knowingly give false information or statements with the intent of putting someone else on the list or removing them. Violators would face a civil fine of up to $500 or up to five hours of community service. People who requested, had, or previously had placement would be exempt from penalties for violations directly related to their own request or placement.