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KS SB461

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds "distribution of a controlled substance causing great bodily harm" and "distribution of a controlled substance causing death" (K.S.A. 21-5430) to the list of offenses that classify a person as a "violent offender" under the Kansas Offender Registration Act

  • Requires individuals convicted of these drug distribution offenses resulting in serious injury or death to register for 15 years after parole, discharge, or release (if confined) or 15 years from the date of conviction (if not confined)

  • Amends K.S.A. 22-4902 (definitions of offender categories) and K.S.A. 22-4906 (duration of registration requirements) to incorporate the new registration mandate

  • Time spent incarcerated or in noncompliance with registration requirements does not count toward the 15-year registration duration

  • Takes effect upon publication in the Kansas statute book

Legislative Description

Requiring offenders convicted of distribution of a controlled substance causing great bodily harm or death to register under the Kansas offender registration act.

Last Action

Senate Referred to Committee on Judiciary

2/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/4/2026

Full Bill Text

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