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KS HB2347
Bill
Status
2/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary
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AI Summary
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Amends K.S.A. 21-5801 to change the mental state required for receiving stolen property from "knowing, or having reason to know" to simply "knowing" the property was stolen
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Creates a new felony classification for motor vehicle theft: stealing a motor vehicle valued under $1,500 becomes a severity level 10, nonperson felony (rather than a class A misdemeanor)
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Requested by the City of Wichita and Wichita Police Department through the House Committee on Judiciary
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Takes effect upon publication in the statute book
Legislative Description
Changing the culpability required for certain types of theft and increasing the criminal penalty for theft to a felony when the property is a motor vehicle of the value of at least $500.
Last Action
House Approved by Governor on Thursday, February 5, 2026
2/6/2026