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KS HB2499
Bill
Status
1/21/2026
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary
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AI Summary
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Courts must order persons convicted of DUI (K.S.A. 8-1567) or commercial motor vehicle DUI (K.S.A. 8-2,144) to attend an in-person victim impact panel program conducted by a court-approved nonprofit organization, effective January 1, 2027
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Online victim impact panel attendance is permitted only if the court finds in-person attendance is not practicable
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Nonprofit organizations conducting the programs may charge attendees a fee up to $100
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The victim impact panel requirement also applies to individuals who enter diversion agreements in lieu of criminal prosecution for DUI offenses
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Amends K.S.A. 8-2,144, 8-1567, 12-4416, and 22-2909 to incorporate the new victim impact panel requirements across state DUI statutes and municipal/county diversion procedures
Legislative Description
Requiring persons convicted of or given diversion agreements for driving under the influence offenses to attend victim impact panel programs.
Last Action
House Referred to Committee on Judiciary
1/21/2026