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KS SB113
Bill
Status
1/30/2025
Primary Sponsor
Transportation
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AI Summary
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Expands Kansas reckless driving law to include driving 35 mph or more over the posted speed limit, regardless of the driver's mental state or intent
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First offense reckless driving carries 5-90 days imprisonment and/or $25-$500 fine; second or subsequent offenses carry 10 days to 6 months imprisonment and/or $50-$500 fine
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Exempts the new speed-based reckless driving violation from triggering automatic license revocation, which applies to other forms of reckless driving
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Courts may impose driving restrictions instead of full license revocation for reckless driving convictions, unless the violation occurred in a commercial motor vehicle
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Amends K.S.A. 8-254 and 8-1566, taking effect upon publication in the statute book
Legislative Description
Including operating a motor vehicle at a speed of 100 miles per hour or more and 35 miles per hour over the posted speed limit under the crime of reckless driving.
Last Action
Senate Committee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by Committee on Transportation
1/29/2026