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*For Immediate Release:    *     
April 7, 2025
          
*Contact:    *     
Grace Hoge
[email protected]

Governor Kelly Signs Bipartisan Bill  
to Protect Broadband Infrastructure,
Boost Public Safety

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TOPEKA* – Governor Laura Kelly has signed *House Bill 2061* [ [link removed] ], which amends the definition of a critical infrastructure facility to include telecommunications and broadband infrastructure. This will extend legal protections to these facilities to help ensure their security and limit service outages for Kansans.  

“We know that it is critical all Kansans have access to reliable high-speed internet,” *Governor Laura Kelly said. *“By classifying broadband cables and wires as critical infrastructure, we are taking steps to deter tampering with these essential materials to ensure that Kansans’ internet service is not disrupted.” 

The bill specifies that the term includes aboveground and belowground lines, cables, and wires used for telecommunications or video services as well as antennas, towers, and structures. The functioning of this equipment is critical for maintaining internet service for Kansans, and the increased protections laid out in this bill will ensure reliable services remain available. 

“Kansans rely on high-speed internet to grow our economy, access health care, pursue educational opportunities, and so much more,” *said Representative for District 48 Dan Osman.* “By classifying broadband infrastructure as critical infrastructure, we are making progress to protect the equipment that keeps Kansans’ internet access intact.” 

In addition to House Bill 2061, Governor Kelly also signed the following bipartisan bills: 

*House Bill 2031* [ [link removed] ]: Provides that driving school instructors and motorcycle instructors may possess a driver's license or motorcycle driver's license from a state other than Kansas. 

*House Bill 2195* [ [link removed] ]: Establishes the Kansas technical college operating grant fund administered by the state board of regents. 

*House Bill 2304* [ [link removed] ]: Requires local governments to report certain local economic development incentive program information to the Department of Commerce so that information can be publicly posted on the economic development incentive program database. 

*Senate Bill 117* [ [link removed] ]: Clarifies the property tax exemption for Strother Field Airport property. 

*Senate Bill 137* [ [link removed] ]: Authorizes firearms forfeited under the Kansas standard asset seizure and forfeiture act to be sold to a licensed firearm dealer. 

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