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KS HB2774
Bill
Status
2/11/2026
Primary Sponsor
Appropriations
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AI Summary
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Creates new criminal offenses of "assault of a public-facing worker" (class B person misdemeanor) and "battery against a public-facing worker" (severity level 10 person felony) when committed against workers performing their duties
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Defines "public-facing worker" broadly to include sports officials, retail/grocery/convenience store employees, food service and hospitality workers, healthcare and social service workers, public transit operators, utility/postal/delivery workers, government employees, and nonprofit volunteers
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Requires the worker to have regular direct contact with the public (face-to-face, verbal, or physical interaction) as a normal part of their duties to qualify for enhanced protections
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Amends K.S.A. 21-5412 (assault statutes) and K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 21-5413 (battery statutes) to add these new offense categories
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Requested by the Kansas Public Transit Association and takes effect upon publication in the statute book
Legislative Description
Increasing penalties for the crimes of assault and battery if committed against a public-facing worker while such worker is engaged in the performance of such worker's assigned duties.
Last Action
House Referred to Committee on Appropriations
2/11/2026