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KS SB62

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/22/2025

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the new crime of "engaging in a street stunt," defined as operating a motor vehicle in a group of two or more vehicles while committing three or more traffic violations that disrupt normal traffic flow and cause others to stop, take evasive action, or result in property damage or injury

  • First offense street stunts causing fear or evasive action are Class A person misdemeanors; second or subsequent offenses become severity level 10 person felonies

  • Street stunts resulting in property damage or injury are severity level 9 person felonies on first offense, escalating to severity level 5 person felonies for repeat offenses

  • Adds "engaging in a street stunt" to the list of crimes that elevate fleeing or eluding police to a severity level 7 person felony under K.S.A. 8-1568

  • Qualifying traffic violations include running red lights, reckless driving, speeding, improper lane changes, failure to yield, driving on sidewalks, and driving in circles in intersections or near pedestrians

Legislative Description

Creating the crime of engaging in a street stunt, providing criminal penalties therefor and adding engaging in a street stunt to the list of crimes included in fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer.

Last Action

Senate Hearing: Tuesday, February 4, 2025, 10:30 AM Room 346-S

2/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/23/2025

Full Bill Text

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