KS SB96

Creates the crime of "deprivation of rights under color of law" for any person acting under authority of law who knowingly deprives another of constitutional rights through bodily harm, great bodily harm, physical contact, mental anguish, or monetary loss

Criminal penalties range from class B misdemeanor for bodily harm or mental anguish to severity level 4 felony for great bodily harm; monetary loss penalties scale from class A misdemeanor (under $1,000) to severity level 7 felony ($25,000 or more)

Establishes a civil cause of action allowing victims to recover up to three times actual damages or $10,000 (whichever is greater), plus attorney fees and court costs

Sets a three-year statute of limitations for civil actions, running from either date of discovery or conclusion of related criminal case, whichever is later

Requires convicted offenders to pay restitution to victims for expenses incurred, including reasonable attorney fees; allows the Attorney General to pursue civil cases on behalf of victims upon request