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KansasHB 24442025–2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
Providing that jail credit when consecutive sentences are imposed shall not apply to more than one case, creating special sentencing rules when a felony is committed by certain offenders while on probation, parole or postrelease supervision for a prior felony and requiring secured minimum bonds for certain defendants who commit a new felony while on probation, parole, postrelease supervision or bond for a prior felony unless the court makes certain findings.
Sponsored By: Allen Reavis (Republican), Angela Stiens (Republican), Angelina Roeser (Republican), Avery Anderson (Republican), Barb Wasinger (Republican), Bill Rhiley (Republican), Bill Sutton (Republican), Bradley Barrett (Republican), Carolyn Caiharr (Republican), Chip VanHouden (Republican), Chuck Smith (Republican), Courtney Sappington (Republican), Dale Helwig (Republican), David Buehler (Republican), Dawn Wolf (Republican), Doug Blex (Republican), Duane Droge (Republican), Gary White (Republican), Greg Wilson (Republican), Jim Minnix (Republican), Joe Seiwert (Republican), John Resman, Kenneth Collins (Republican), Kevin Schwertfeger (Republican), Kristey Williams (Republican), Kyle McNorton (Republican), Lance W. Neelly (Republican), Lauren Bohi (Republican), Lewis "Bill" Bloom (Republican), Marty Long (Republican), Megan Steele (Republican), Nathan Butler (Republican), Ron Bryce (Republican), Ronald Ellis (Republican), Sean Tarwater (Republican), Shawn Chauncey (Republican), Sherri Brantley (Republican), Timothy Johnson (Republican), Webster T. Roth (Republican)
Signed by Governor
senate committee on judiciaryhouse committee on judiciary
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Higher bonds for repeat felony defendants
Upon publication in the statute book, minimum secured bonds apply to defendants with a previously established criminal-history score of A through E. An affidavit must show probable cause that the new felony occurred during probation, parole, postrelease supervision, or bond for a prior felony. Based on the most serious charge, minimums are $50,000 for felony levels 7–10 or drug levels 4–5; $100,000 for felony levels 4–6 or drug level 3; and $250,000 for felony levels 1–3 or drug levels 1–2. Reductions generally require an evidence hearing and written findings, supported by a preponderance of the evidence, that the defendant poses neither a flight risk nor a public-safety risk. Both parties can agree to a reduction without those procedures, but not to release on a promise to appear alone.
Consecutive sentences cannot share jail credit
Beginning July 1, 2026, overlapping custody days count only once toward the total of consecutive sentences. Courts can divide those days among cases but cannot count the same day twice. This can mean more time served for people whose custody counted toward multiple cases. The rule covers sentences pronounced before, on, or after July 1, 2026, including specified proceedings and credit calculations pending or filed on or after that date.
Fewer defendants qualify for ten-percent bonds
Upon publication in the statute book, the 10% deposit option is limited to appearance bonds of $2,500 or less. The most serious charge must be a misdemeanor, level 8–10 nonperson felony, specified drug felony, or driving-under-the-influence charge. Defendants must be Kansas residents and either U.S. citizens or lawfully present with federally verified status. They need a criminal-history score of G, H, or I, with no prior failure to appear or outside-jurisdiction hold or detainer. They also must have no extradition history or pending extradition, and no detention for an alleged probation violation.
Stricter bond backing rules for defendants
Upon publication in the statute book, misdemeanor and felony appearance bonds generally need financially sound Kansas residents to guarantee payment. A magistrate can waive this backing for misdemeanors when unnecessary for appearance or public safety; felony waivers require a hearing with the defendant present and clear and convincing evidence. Felony reviews cover verified citizenship or lawful presence, Kansas residence, felony and missed-court history, outside holds, extradition, alleged probation violations, and specified serious charges. Failing any qualification creates a risk presumption; release without backing requires clear and convincing evidence overcoming it and written findings of neither flight nor public-safety risk. Noncitizens face federal immigration-status checks, and unlawful presence creates a flight-risk presumption they can challenge. When setting release conditions, magistrates must also consider available information about lawful presence and probation, parole, or postrelease supervision when the alleged new offense occurred.
Tougher sentences for repeat felony offenders
Beginning July 1, 2026, prison is the presumed sentence for new felonies committed during custody or listed supervision for a prior nondrug felony, with criminal-history scores A through E. Covered statuses include probation, community corrections, a suspended sentence, parole, and postrelease supervision. The new term must run after any prison term in the prior case, regardless of the sentencing-grid block. This sentence is not a departure from sentencing guidelines and cannot be appealed as one. Separately, judges cannot shorten a sentence or replace prison with a nonprison sentence for a felony committed during those statuses for any prior felony, unless both parties agree to recommend it.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Allen Reavis
Republican • House
Angela Stiens
Republican • House
Angelina Roeser
Republican • House
Avery Anderson
Republican • House
Barb Wasinger
Republican • House
Bill Rhiley
Republican • House
Bill Sutton
Republican • House
Bradley Barrett
Republican • House
Carolyn Caiharr
Republican • House
Chip VanHouden
Republican • House
Chuck Smith
Republican • House
Courtney Sappington
Republican • House
Dale Helwig
Republican • House
David Buehler
Republican • House
Dawn Wolf
Republican • House
Doug Blex
Republican • House
Duane Droge
Republican • House
Gary White
Republican • House
Greg Wilson
Republican • House
Jim Minnix
Republican • House
Joe Seiwert
Republican • House
John Resman
Affiliation unavailable
Kenneth Collins
Republican • House
Kevin Schwertfeger
Republican • House
Kristey Williams
Republican • House
Kyle McNorton
Republican • House
Lance W. Neelly
Republican • House
Lauren Bohi
Republican • House
Lewis "Bill" Bloom
Republican • House
Marty Long
Republican • House
Megan Steele
Republican • House
Nathan Butler
Republican • House
Ron Bryce
Republican • House
Ronald Ellis
Republican • House
Sean Tarwater
Republican • House
Shawn Chauncey
Republican • House
Sherri Brantley
Republican • House
Timothy Johnson
Republican • House
Webster T. Roth
Republican • House
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/23/2026
Yea: 85 Nay: 37
Yes: 85 • No: 37
House vote • 4/23/2026
Yea: 34 Nay: 6
Yes: 34 • No: 6
House vote • 4/23/2026
Yea: 88 Nay: 36
Yes: 88 • No: 36
House vote • 3/23/2026
Concurred with amendments
Yes: 85 • No: 37
Senate vote • 3/19/2026
Final Action - Passed as amended
Yes: 34 • No: 6
House vote • 2/18/2026
Final Action - Passed as amended
Yes: 88 • No: 36
Actions Timeline
Approved by Governor on Monday, April 6, 2026
4/6/2026HouseEnrolled and presented to Governor on Friday, March 27, 2026
3/26/2026HouseEngrossed on Tuesday, March 24, 2026
3/24/2026HouseConcurred with amendments; Yea 85, Nay 37, Absent 3
3/23/2026HouseFinal Action - Passed as amended; Yea 34, Nay 6
3/19/2026SenateCommittee of the Whole - Committee Report be adopted
3/18/2026SenateCommittee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Sen. Doug Shane
3/18/2026SenateCommittee of the Whole - Amendment by Sen. Doug Shane was adopted
3/18/2026SenateCommittee of the Whole - Be passed as further amended
3/18/2026SenateCommittee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by Senate Committee on Judiciary
3/16/2026SenateHearing: Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 10:30 AM — Room 346-S
3/3/2026SenateReferred to Senate Committee on Judiciary
2/25/2026SenateReceived and Introduced
2/24/2026SenateEngrossed on Thursday, February 19, 2026
2/19/2026HouseFinal Action - Passed as amended; Yea 88, Nay 36, Absent 1
2/18/2026HouseCommittee of the Whole - Committee Report be adopted
2/17/2026HouseCommittee of the Whole - Be passed as amended
2/17/2026HouseCommittee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by House Committee on Judiciary
2/11/2026HouseHearing: Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 3:30 PM — Room 582-N
1/27/2026HouseIntroduced
1/14/2026HouseReferred to House Committee on Judiciary
1/14/2026House
Bill Text
As Amended by House Committee
As Amended by Senate Committee on Judiciary
As Introduced
Enrolled
{As Amended by Senate Committee of the Whole}
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