Kansans are waking up Tuesday, July 1st, to over 100 new laws which take effect.

Among others, there is a change to the state’s “Move Over” law,  a new law related to child support for fetuses, new laws concerning fentanyl, and new licence plate options.

Some of the notable new laws include:

• Child Support at Conception – Legislation related to child support now includes provisions for support at conception, meaning that child support obligations can be established before a child is born. 
• Move Over Law –  Drivers will be required to switch lanes when passing a stopped or disabled vehicle on the side of the road displaying hazard warning lights. If changing lanes is unsafe, drivers must slow down and proceed with caution. 
• Fentanyl – The law will now allow for the sale of fentanyl test strips, which can detect the presence of fentanyl, ketamine, or GHB in pills. 
• Campaign Contributions – Increased limits for campaign contributions. 
• New License Plates – New license plate designs, including a blackout style, FFA (Future Farmers of America), and Route 66, among others.

The Kansas Legislature enacted 129 new laws in 2025, most of which take effect July 1.