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KS SB258

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/11/2025

Primary Sponsor

Federal and State Affairs

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends K.S.A. 25-2438 to require "intent to cause a person to believe" the offender is an election official, adding a specific intent requirement to the crime of false representation of an election official
  • Removes the provision making it a crime to simply "engage in conduct that gives the appearance of being an election official" without proving intent
  • False representation of an election official remains a severity level 7, nonperson felony
  • "Election official" includes the secretary of state, county election commissioners, county clerks, and employees of these offices
  • Applies to false representations made by phone, mail, email, website, or any other means of communication

Legislative Description

Requiring specific intent as an element of the crime of false representation of an election official.

Last Action

Senate Hearing: Thursday, March 13, 2025, 10:30 AM Room 144-S

3/13/2025

Committee Referrals

Federal and State Affairs2/13/2025

Full Bill Text

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