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KS HB2155

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends K.S.A. 19-811 to clarify that sheriffs and their sureties are liable specifically for "official acts" of deputies or jailers, rather than all acts
  • Sheriffs retain charge and custody of their county jail and all prisoners within it
  • Updates gendered language from "his" to "the sheriff's" throughout the statute
  • Takes effect upon publication in the Kansas Register

Legislative Description

Specifying that sheriffs have liability for official acts related to charge and custody of jails.

Last Action

House Approved by Governor on Wednesday, April 9, 2025

4/10/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/20/2025
Judiciary1/29/2025

Full Bill Text

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