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KS HB2023
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Elections
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AI Summary
- Creates the new crime of "interference with an election official" for intimidating, threatening, or coercing election officials verbally, in writing, or through physical acts
- Applies when the intent is to impede an official's duties or retaliate against them for performing their duties
- Classified as a severity level 7, nonperson felony
- Defines "election official" to include county clerks, election commissioners, election judges, election clerks, canvassing board members, and others performing official election duties, but excludes poll agents
- Exempts lawful enforcement actions taken by election officials against other officials for violations of state or federal law
Legislative Description
Creating the election crime of interference with an election official.
Last Action
House Hearing: Thursday, February 6, 2025, 3:30 PM Room 218-N
2/6/2025
Committee Referrals
Elections1/16/2025
Full Bill Text
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