Legislators override veto to create 25-foot ‘safe zone’ around police, emergency personnel

By: Morgan Chilson

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: April 10, 2026

Words: 703

Last Updated: 3 months, 3 weeks ago

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TOPEKA — Republican legislators overrode Gov. Laura Kelly’s veto to create a 25-foot buffer around law enforcement and emergency personnel, a move the Senate leader said ensures Kansas won’t become like Minnesota.

Senate President Ty Masterson said in a news release that House Bill 2372, referred to as the Halo Act, keeps “radical protesters” from interfering with law enforcement and keeps officers and bystanders safe.

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