TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly on Tuesday vetoed Senate Bill 63. 

The following veto message is from Governor Kelly regarding her veto of Senate Bill 63: 

“Right now, the Legislature should be focused on ways to help Kansans cope with rising prices. That is the most important issue for Kansans. That is where my focus is.

“Infringing on parental rights is not appropriate, nor is it a Kansas value. As I’ve said before, it is not the job of politicians to stand between a parent and a child who needs medical care of any kind. This legislation will also drive families, businesses, and health care workers out of our state, stifling our economy and exacerbating our workforce shortage issue.  

“It is disappointing that the Legislature continues to push for government interference in Kansans’ private medical decisions instead of focusing on issues that improve all Kansans’ lives. 

“Therefore, under Article 2, Section 14(a) of the Constitution, I hereby veto Senate Bill 63.”