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KS SB111
KS SB111Prohibiting fines and fees from being assessed against a juvenile or a juvenile's parent, guardian or custodian in a case pursuant to the revised Kansas juvenile justice code.
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Introduced
01/29/2025
01/29/2025
In Committee
01/30/2025
01/30/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning children and minors; relating to the revised Kansas juvenile justice code; prohibiting fines, fees and costs from being assessed against a juvenile or a juvenile's parent, guardian or custodian; amending K.S.A. 12-16,119, 20-3129, 21-6609, 22-4905, 28-170, 28- 170a, 28-176, 38-2306, 38-2312, 38-2315, 38-2317, 38-2328, 38-2331, 38-2346, 38-2348, 38-2360, 38-2361, 38-2362, 38-2369, 38-2373, 38- 2384, 38-2389, 38-2396, 38-2399 and 75-724 and K.S.A. 2024 Supp. 28-177 and repealing the existing sections; also repealing K.S.A. 20- 167, 38-2314, 38-2319, 38-2321, 38-2322 and 38-2324.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits fines, fees, and costs from being assessed against juveniles or their parents, guardians, or custodians in cases under the Kansas juvenile justice code. Starting July 1, 2025, any existing outstanding financial obligations will be discharged and not collected. The bill eliminates various fees and costs across multiple sections of Kansas law, including court fees, DNA database fees, attorney fees, and costs associated with immediate intervention programs, probation, detention, and house arrest. Juveniles who are currently participating in programs solely because of unpaid financial obligations will be immediately discharged, and those incarcerated solely for nonpayment will be released. The only exception is that restitution owed by a juvenile remains collectible. This comprehensive approach aims to remove financial barriers in the juvenile justice system and prevent economic penalties from impacting a juvenile's access to justice, rehabilitation programs, and community resources. The changes apply to various stages of juvenile justice proceedings, from initial intake through sentencing and appeal, ensuring that financial constraints do not further penalize juveniles or their families.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Judiciary (Senate)
Last Action
Senate Referred to Committee on Judiciary (on 01/30/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/sb111/ |
| Fiscal Note - Ficsal Note: As introduced | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/fisc_note_sb111_00_0000.pdf |
| BillText | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/sb111_00_0000.pdf |
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