Kansas legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Kansas HR6016: Denouncing the planned satanic worship ritual scheduled to take place on March 28, 2025
Status: Passed both chambers, March 27, 2025
What the bill says
A resolution denouncing the planned satanic worship ritual, the so-called "black mass," on the grounds of the Kansas state capitol, scheduled to take place on March 28, 2025.
From the enrolled text, March 27, 2025:
A RESOLUTION denouncing the planned satanic worship ritual, the so-called "black mass," on the grounds of the Kansas state capitol, scheduled to take place on March 28, 2025. WHEREAS, The United States of America is one nation under God, founded upon principles that recognize the importance of faith, morality and the common good; and WHEREAS, The Kansas House of Representatives acknowledges and respects that the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States guarantees all citizens the right to assemble and the freedom of speech, even as it expresses its profound disagreement with actions that mock or desecrate sacred beliefs; and WHEREAS, The planned satanic worship ritual is an explicit act of anti-Catholic bigotry and an affront to all Christians. It blasphemes our shared values of faith, decency and respect that strengthen our communities: Now, therefore, Be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of Kansas: That we denounce the planned satanic worship ritual scheduled to take place on the grounds of the people's house, the Kansas state capitol grounds, on March 28, 2025, as a despicable, blasphemous and offensive sacrilege to not only Catholics but all people of goodwill, and it runs contrary to the spiritual heritage of this state and nation; and Be it further resolved: That we call upon all Kansans to promote …
Sponsors
- Ken Rahjes (R) · primary sponsor
- Avery Anderson (R)
- Francis Awerkamp, Francis (I)
- Brad Barrett (R)
- Carrie Barth (R)
- Brian Bergkamp (R)
- Emil Bergquist (R)
- Douglas Blex (R)
- "Bill" Bloom, Lewis (R, 64)
- Lauren Bohi (R)
- Jesse Borjon (R)
- Sherri Brantley (R)
Latest actions
- : Enrolled on Thursday, March 27, 2025
- : Emergency Final Action - Adopted; Yea 101, Nay 15, Absent 9
- : Motion to advance to Emergency Final Action adopted
- : Committee of the Whole - Be adopted
- : Committee Report recommending resolution be adopted by House Committee on Federal and State Affairs
- : Referred to House Committee on Federal and State Affairs
- : Introduced
Votes
- Emergency Final Action - Adopted (March 20, 2025): 101 yea, 15 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HR6016?
- HR6016 is a bill in the Kansas Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Denouncing the planned satanic worship ritual scheduled to take place on March 28, 2025.
- What does HR6016 do?
- In its own words: A resolution denouncing the planned satanic worship ritual, the so-called "black mass," on the grounds of the Kansas state capitol, scheduled to take place on March 28, 2025.
- What is the status of HR6016?
- Passed both chambers as of March 27, 2025. Latest action: Enrolled on Thursday, March 27, 2025 (March 27, 2025).
- Who sponsored HR6016?
- Ken Rahjes (R), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR6016?
- On the Kansas Legislature website: https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hr6016/
Source: official Kansas record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.