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KS HB2321
Bill
Status
2/7/2025
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary
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AI Summary
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Amends K.S.A. 74-7333 to change victims' rights language from permissive ("should") to mandatory ("shall"), strengthening requirements for courteous treatment, prompt redress, information about proceedings, safety measures, and training for criminal justice personnel
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Explicitly prohibits failures to provide victims' rights, services, or required notifications from being used as grounds for appealing a criminal conviction or sentence
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Prevents courts from reversing or modifying convictions or sentences based on violations of victims' rights provisions
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Maintains existing protections barring civil lawsuits against the state, counties, municipalities, or their employees for failing to enforce victims' rights
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Takes effect upon publication in the Kansas statute book
Legislative Description
Providing that certain legal violations relating to victims of crime are not grounds for appeal in a criminal case.
Last Action
House Referred to Committee on Judiciary
2/7/2025