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KS HB2182
KS HB2182Prohibiting a sheriff from charging a fee for service of process for proceedings under the protection from abuse act and the protection from stalking, sexual assault or human trafficking act.
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Introduced
01/30/2025
01/30/2025
In Committee
03/13/2025
03/13/2025
Crossed Over
02/19/2025
02/19/2025
Passed
03/21/2025
03/21/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/10/2025
04/10/2025
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning protection orders; prohibiting a sheriff from charging a fee for service of process for proceedings under the protection from abuse act and the protection from stalking, sexual assault or human trafficking act and similar proceedings based on the laws of other jurisdictions; amending K.S.A. 28-110 and repealing the existing section..
AI Summary
This bill amends Kansas state law to prohibit sheriffs from charging fees for serving legal process in specific types of protective proceedings, specifically those related to protection from abuse, stalking, sexual assault, and human trafficking. Currently, sheriffs charge a $15 fee for serving legal documents, but under this new legislation, they would be required to waive this fee for documents related to these protective orders. The bill modifies K.S.A. 28-110, removing the existing fee requirement for these particular types of legal proceedings. By eliminating these fees, the legislation aims to reduce financial barriers for individuals seeking legal protection in cases involving abuse, stalking, sexual assault, or human trafficking. The bill suggests that these protective proceedings are of such significant importance that plaintiffs should not have to pay additional costs to have legal documents served. Once passed, the law will take effect upon publication in the official statute book, making it immediately applicable to relevant legal proceedings across Kansas counties.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Judiciary (House)
Last Action
House Approved by Governor on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 (on 04/10/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2182/ |
| Analysis - Summary: Enrolled | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/summary_hb_2182_2025.pdf |
| BillText | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/hb2182_enrolled.pdf |
| BillText | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/hb2182_01_0000.pdf |
| House Committee on Judiciary Report | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/cr_2025_hb2182_h_1209.pdf |
| Analysis - Supplemental Note: As Amended by House Committee | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/supp_note_hb2182_01_0000.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - Ficsal Note: As introduced | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/fisc_note_hb2182_00_0000.pdf |
| BillText | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/hb2182_00_0000.pdf |
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