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Introduced
02/09/2021
02/09/2021
In Committee
03/01/2021
03/01/2021
Crossed Over
02/26/2021
02/26/2021
Passed
Dead
05/23/2022
05/23/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning crimes, punishment and criminal procedure; relating to definitions in the Kansas criminal code; modifying the definition of possession; amending K.S.A. 2020 Supp. 21-5111 and 21-5701 and repealing the existing section sections. 5
AI Summary
This bill clarifies the definition of "possession" in the Kansas criminal code. The revised definition removes the requirement of having "knowledge of and intent to have such control" and instead defines possession as "knowingly having joint or exclusive control over an item or knowingly keeping some item in a place where the person has some measure of access and right of control." The bill also makes other minor definitional changes to terms such as "deception" and "domestic violence." This revised definition of possession is intended to provide more clarity and consistency in the application of criminal laws in Kansas.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Corrections and Juvenile Justice (House)
Last Action
Senate Died in Senate Committee (on 05/23/2022)
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