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KS HB2312
Bill
Status
2/25/2025
Primary Sponsor
Corrections and Juvenile Justice
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AI Summary
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Offenders convicted of nonperson felonies in certain sentencing grid blocks (severity levels 7-10) are now excluded from certified drug abuse treatment programs if provisions of K.S.A. 21-6804(n), (p), (u), or (x) apply to their case
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Community correctional services officers are authorized to conduct criminal risk-need assessments for divertees committed to drug abuse treatment programs under K.S.A. 21-6825, in addition to court services officers who previously held sole authority
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Drug abuse treatment programs remain available for eligible drug felony offenders (K.S.A. 21-5705 or 21-5706) and qualifying nonperson felony offenders with no prior serious drug convictions and limited person felony history
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Treatment program terms cannot exceed 18 months, and offenders must be discharged if convicted of a new felony or if they demonstrate a pattern of intentional refusal to comply with program requirements
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The act takes effect upon publication in the Kansas Register and amends K.S.A. 21-6824 and K.S.A. 2024 Supp. 75-52,144
Legislative Description
Excluding certain offenders convicted of a nonperson felony from participation in certified drug abuse treatment programs and authorizing community correctional services officers to complete criminal risk-need assessments for divertees who are committed to such programs.
Last Action
Senate Motion to accede adopted; Senator Warren, Senator Titus and Senator Corson appointed as conferees
3/24/2025