Bill > HB2227

This bill prohibits the use of prone restraints on juveniles in specific settings within the Kansas juvenile justice system. A prone restraint is defined as a manual restraint that places a person in a face-down position. The bill applies to juveniles who are in custody at juvenile correctional facilities, juvenile detention facilities, or being assessed as part of the juvenile intake and assessment system. By adding this prohibition, the bill aims to protect juveniles from a potentially harmful restraint method during their interactions with the juvenile justice system. The legislation amends the existing Kansas juvenile justice code by adding a definition of "prone restraint" and explicitly banning its use in these contexts. The bill is part of broader efforts to ensure the safety and appropriate treatment of juveniles within the justice system, reflecting growing concerns about the use of potentially dangerous physical restraint techniques on young people.

Justice

Corrections and Juvenile Justice (H)

https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2227/