The GOP-controlled Kansas House and Senate quickly overturned Kelly’s veto, with the House voting 87-35 and the Senate 30-9, according to the Kansas Reflector. Kelly had argued that the government should not interfere in private medical decisions or spend taxpayer dollars on such matters, saying the bill “interferes with a very personal, very private, medical decision.”

House Bill 2635 exempts pregnancy centers from rules dictating what information, services, and resources they must provide regarding pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting. Supporters say the measure ensures these centers can continue offering educational resources and counseling without government interference.

“This bill simply protects pregnancy resource centers’ ability to educate mothers and provide life-affirming care,” Republican Senate President Ty Masterson said in a statement. The legislation now moves forward despite the governor’s objections, reflecting a broader GOP effort to defend pro-life organizations and parental choice in the state.