Prohibition of certain local and private prisons

75-52,133. Prohibition of certain local and private prisons. (a) Except as authorized by Kansas statute, no city, county or private entity shall authorize, construct, own or operate any type of correctional facility for the placement or confinement of inmates from any agency of another state. (b) The provisions of this section shall not apply to: (1) Facilities used exclusively for placement or confinement of inmates from an agency of the federal government; or (2) regional, city or county jails used exclusively as such jails and as places of detention for inmates, prisoners or fugitives as authorized by K.S.A. 19-1917, 19-1930 or 75-5217, and amendments thereto. History: L. 1990, ch. 309, § 84; L. 1991, ch. 266, § 1; July 1. Attorney General's Opinions: Prohibition against certain local and private prisons. 94-27. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents USEFUL LINKS Session Laws Kansas Administrative Regulations OTHER LEGISLATIVE SITES Kansas Legislature Administrative Services Division of Post Audit Research Department Contact Us PDF Help www.ksrevisor.gov 2026