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KS HB2413

Bill

Status

Engrossed

1/28/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Schwertfeger

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Theft of livestock (cattle or horses) or implements of husbandry (farm equipment) is classified as a severity level 5, nonperson felony regardless of the property's value

  • Property used in the commission of theft of livestock or farm equipment is subject to forfeiture, including conveyances, proceeds, and records used to facilitate the crime

  • "Livestock" definition is narrowed from the broader forfeiture statute definition (which included swine, sheep, goats, mules, deer, and ratites) to only cattle and horses for theft classification purposes

  • "Implement of husbandry" is defined by reference to K.S.A. 8-126, covering farm machinery and equipment

  • Amends K.S.A. 21-5801 and 22-4807a, taking effect upon publication in the statute book

Legislative Description

Providing that theft of livestock or implements of husbandry is a severity level 5, nonperson felony.

Last Action

Senate Final Action - Passed as amended; Yea: 39 Nay: 0

3/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/29/2026
Judiciary1/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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