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KS SB15

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

Federal and State Affairs

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Director of Alcoholic Beverage Control to issue liquor licenses to individuals with felony convictions if the conviction occurred more than 10 years before the license application date
  • Requires the director to determine that the applicant has been "sufficiently rehabilitated to merit the public trust" before granting a license to a convicted felon
  • Applies to licenses under both the Kansas Liquor Control Act and the Club and Drinking Establishment Act
  • Amends K.S.A. 41-311 and K.S.A. 41-2623 to add the new exception for felony convictions to existing licensure prohibitions
  • Takes effect upon publication in the statute book

Legislative Description

Authorizing the director of alcoholic beverage control to issue licenses for the sale of alcoholic liquor to persons convicted of a felony if such conviction is more than 10 years old.

Last Action

Senate Referred to Committee on Federal and State Affairs

1/17/2025

Committee Referrals

Federal and State Affairs1/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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