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KS HB2723
Bill
Status
2/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary
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AI Summary
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Kansas Supreme Court must develop or procure a court date reminder program by June 30, 2027, with mandatory use by all courts beginning July 1, 2027 for criminal cases and infractions
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Notifications sent via text message as primary method, with email, phone call, or mail as alternatives when no valid phone number exists
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Reminder schedule includes: welcome message when case opens, text reminders at 7 days and 1 day before court date, email reminders at 14 days and 1 day before, mail notice at 14 days before, and missed appearance notification within 24 hours
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Program participation is free and automatic for individuals with valid contact information, with option to opt out of text messages
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Law enforcement, corrections personnel, and court staff required to collect phone numbers during bookings, summonses, and court interactions; refusal to provide a number cannot be held against the individual
Legislative Description
Requiring the supreme court to develop or procure a court date reminder program for the purpose of sending advance notifications to individuals with scheduled court dates for a criminal case or an infraction and requiring all courts to send certain notifications using such program.
Last Action
House Referred to Committee on Judiciary
2/5/2026