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KS HB2707
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
Melissa Oropeza
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AI Summary
- Expands the definition of "abuse" under Kansas's Protection from Abuse Act to include intentionally or knowingly causing, attempting to cause, or threatening to cause physical injury to a pet with the intent to control, punish, intimidate, or distress another person
- Defines "pet" as a dog, cat, or other animal that is domesticated and kept for pleasure rather than utility
- Authorizes courts to order that the plaintiff shall have custody and control of any pet owned, possessed, leased, kept, or held by the plaintiff, the defendant, or any household member
- Authorizes courts to restrain the defendant from coming into contact with, harming, or killing any pet owned, possessed, leased, kept, or held by the plaintiff, the defendant, or any household member
- Adds pet-related custody and restraining provisions to the list of temporary relief orders that may be granted ex parte prior to a full hearing upon a finding of good cause
Legislative Description
Modifying the definition of abuse in the protection from abuse act to include certain acts or threats related to pets and specifying that courts may include orders relating to pets in protection from abuse act orders.
Last Action
House Referred to Committee on Judiciary
2/4/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/4/2026
Full Bill Text
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