KS HB2347

Bill

Changing the culpability required for certain types of theft and increasing the criminal penalty for theft to a felony when the property is a motor vehicle of the value of at least $500.

Introduced
02/07/2025

In Committee
03/05/2025

Crossed Over
02/25/2025

Passed

Dead

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment

2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT concerning crimes, punishment and criminal procedure; relating to theft; changing the culpability required for certain types of theft; increasing the criminal penalty when the property is a motor vehicle; increasing the criminal penalty when the property is a motor vehicle of the value of at least $500 but less than $1,500; amending K.S.A. 21-5801 and repealing the existing section.

AI Summary

This bill modifies Kansas law regarding theft by changing the culpability standard and adjusting criminal penalties for certain types of theft. Specifically, the bill expands the definition of theft to include situations where a person "has reason to know" that property was stolen, broadening the previous language. The bill also creates a new specific penalty for motor vehicle theft, establishing that stealing a motor vehicle valued between $500 and $1,500 will now be classified as a severity level 10 nonperson felony. The changes aim to provide more precise legal language around theft crimes and potentially increase penalties for certain types of property theft, particularly for motor vehicles. The bill modifies existing statutes by adding nuanced language about intent and knowledge, and by creating more granular categorizations of theft based on property value and type. The changes will impact how law enforcement and courts interpret and prosecute theft-related offenses in Kansas, potentially allowing for more comprehensive prosecution of theft crimes.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Judiciary (H)

Last Action

Senate Conference committee report now available (on 03/27/2025)

Official Document

https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2347/

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2347/
Conference Committee Report	https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/ccr_2025_hb2347_s_2214.pdf
Analysis - Conference Committee Report Brief	https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/ccrb_hb2347_01_0325.pdf
BillText	https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/hb2347_02_0000.pdf
Senate Committee on Judiciary Report	https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/cr_2025_hb2347_s_1724.pdf
Analysis - Supplemental Note: As Amended by Senate Committee	https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/supp_note_hb2347_02_0000.pdf
BillText	https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/hb2347_01_0000.pdf
House Committee on Judiciary Report	https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/cr_2025_hb2347_h_1479.pdf
Analysis - Supplemental Note: As Amended by House Committee	https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/supp_note_hb2347_01_0000.pdf
Fiscal Note - Ficsal Note: As introduced	https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/fisc_note_hb2347_00_0000.pdf
BillText	https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/hb2347_00_0000.pdf

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