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KS HB2179
Prohibiting 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
01/30/2025
01/30/2025
In Committee
02/14/2025
02/14/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
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, all outstanding court-ordered financial obligations in juvenile cases will be discharged and cannot be collected. Any juvenile currently participating in programs or detained solely due to unpaid financial obligations will be immediately discharged. The bill amends multiple sections of Kansas law to remove provisions allowing fees or costs to be charged in juvenile justice proceedings, including court costs, attorney fees, DNA database fees, booking fees, library fees, and other financial assessments. The legislation explicitly states that no juvenile or their family can be required to pay for services, programs, evaluations, or other aspects of juvenile justice proceedings. The bill aims to reduce financial burdens on juveniles and their families and prevent economic barriers to accessing justice and rehabilitation services. Importantly, the bill does not apply to restitution owed by a juvenile, and is intended to be part of and supplemental to the existing Kansas juvenile justice code.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Corrections and Juvenile Justice (H)
Last Action
House Stricken from Calendar by Rule 1507 (on 02/20/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2179/ |
| House Committee on Corrections and Juvenile Justice Report | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/cr_2025_hb2179_h_1371.pdf |
| Analysis - Supplemental Note: As introduced | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/supp_note_hb2179_00_0000.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - Ficsal Note: As introduced | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/fisc_note_hb2179_00_0000.pdf |
| BillText | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/hb2179_00_0000.pdf |
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