Kansas HB2687: Prohibiting any governmental agency from regulating landings, takeoffs or the operation of aquatic aircraft on waters of the state

What the bill says

An act concerning waters of the state; relating to the operation of aquatic aircraft; prohibiting any governmental agency from regulating landings, takeoffs or the operation of aquatic aircraft on waters of the state.

From the introduced text, February 4, 2026:

AN ACT concerning waters of the state; relating to the operation of aquatic aircraft; prohibiting any governmental agency from regulating landings, takeoffs or the operation of aquatic aircraft on waters of the state. Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Kansas: Section 1. (a) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, a governmental agency that owns, controls or has jurisdiction over waters of the state shall not, in an area where vessels are or (2) regulate or require a permit or fee for the operation of an aquatic aircraft. (b) As used in this section: (1) "Aquatic aircraft" means any motorized aircraft, seaplane, floatplane or similar aircraft that is capable of taking off or landing on water. (2) "Governmental agency" means any officer, department, bureau, division, board, authority, agency, commission or institution of the federal government, state government or any political subdivision of the state thereof. (3) "Vessel" means any watercraft designed to be propelled by machinery, oars, paddles or wind action upon a sail for navigation on the water. "Vessel" does not include aquatic aircraft. (4) "Waters of the state" means any waters within the territorial limits of this state. Sec. 2. This act shall take effect and be in force from and after its publication in the statute book.

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Sponsors

• Angel Roeser (R) · primary sponsor
• Lauren Bohi (R)
• Sydney Carlin (D)
• Charlotte Esau (R)
• Dan Goddard (R)
• Timothy Johnson (R)
• Allen Reavis (R)
• Kevin Schwertfeger (R)
• Chip VanHouden (R, HD-026)

Latest actions

1. April 10, 2026: Died in Committee
2. February 4, 2026: Referred to House Committee on Federal and State Affairs
3. February 4, 2026: Introduced

Common questions

What is HB2687?

HB2687 is a bill in the Kansas Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Prohibiting any governmental agency from regulating landings, takeoffs or the operation of aquatic aircraft on waters of the state.

What does HB2687 do?

In its own words: An act concerning waters of the state; relating to the operation of aquatic aircraft; prohibiting any governmental agency from regulating landings, takeoffs or the operation of aquatic aircraft on waters of the state.

What is the status of HB2687?

In committee as of April 10, 2026. Latest action: Died in Committee (April 10, 2026).

Who sponsored HB2687?

Angel Roeser (R), with 8 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB2687?

On the Kansas Legislature website: https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2687/