Kansas Legislature overturns governor’s veto of bill that protects women’s privacy, safety

Kansas Legislature overturns governor’s veto of bill that protects women’s privacy, safety

Wednesday, Feb 18, 2026

The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Legal Counsel Sara Beth Nolan regarding the Kansas Legislature’s vote Tuesday to overturn Gov. Laura Kelly’s veto of SB 244, a bill that protects the privacy of women and girls based on the biological differences between males and females:

“Women and girls shouldn’t be forced to sacrifice their privacy and safety in the name of promoting gender ideology. Allowing men to invade women’s most intimate spaces—including changing rooms and restrooms—compromises their dignity. SB 244 ensures that the private spaces of women and girls in government buildings are not open to men. It rightly prioritizes privacy and safety over ideology. We commend the strong leadership of House and Senate leadership, Rep. Susan Humphries, Rep. Bob Lewis, and Kansas Family Voice for standing up for women and young girls across the state.”

Alliance Defending Freedom is an alliance-building, non-profit legal organization committed to protecting religious freedom, free speech, parental rights, and the sanctity of life.

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