The resolution proposed adding life from conception to the natural rights named in Kansas's Constitution, with a voter decision planned for November 2026 if lawmakers approved it.
The resolution proposed changing Kansas's equal-rights section to say men and women have natural rights that include life from conception. Voters would consider the amendment only after approval by two-thirds of both legislative chambers.
The resolution proposed changing the Kansas Constitution's equal-rights section to say men and women have natural rights that include life from conception. The proposed wording names men and women and describes their natural rights as including life from conception, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. The amendment would go to voters only if two-thirds of each legislative chamber approved the resolution. The proposed amendment would take effect only if voters approved it. If both chambers approved the resolution, the proposed amendment would be submitted to voters at the November 2026 general election; it would change the constitution only if voters approved it.
No hearings or votes scheduled.