Kansas legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Kansas SR1717: Denouncing the planned satanic worship ritual scheduled to take place on March 28, 2025
Status: Passed both chambers, March 25, 2025
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, March 26, 2025:
SENATE RESOLUTION No. 1717 A R ESOLUTION denouncing a satanic worship ritual on the grounds of the Kansas state capitol that is 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 Senate 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 Senate 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 condemn the extensive vandalism, including damage to statues, …
Sponsors
- Chase Blasi, Chase (I) · primary sponsor
- Larry Alley, Larry (I)
- Mike Argabright, Mike (I)
- Rick Billinger, Rick (I)
- Tory Marie Blew, Marie (I)
- Elaine Bowers, Elaine (I)
- Craig Bowser, Craig (I)
- Joseph Claeys, Joseph (I)
- J.R. Claeys (R, 24)
- William Clifford, William (I)
- Ethan Corson, Ethan (I)
- Brenda Dietrich, Brenda (I)
Latest actions
- : Enrolled on Wednesday, March 26, 2025
- : Adopted without roll call
- : Introduced
Common questions
- What is SR1717?
- SR1717 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 is the status of SR1717?
- Passed both chambers as of March 25, 2025. Latest action: Enrolled on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 (March 26, 2025).
- Who sponsored SR1717?
- Chase Blasi, Chase (I), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SR1717?
- On the Kansas Legislature website: https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/sr1717/
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