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KS SB306

KS SB306
Requiring persons convicted of or given diversion agreements for driving under the influence to attend victim impact panel programs.


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Introduced
01/12/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT concerning crimes, punishment and criminal procedure; relating to driving under the influence offenses; directing courts to approve victim impact panel programs for driving under the influence offenses; requiring persons convicted of or given diversion agreements for driving under the influence offenses to attend victim impact panel programs; amending K.S.A. 8-2,144, 12-4416 and 22-2909 and K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 8-1567 and repealing the existing sections.

AI Summary

This bill requires individuals convicted of or given diversion agreements for driving under the influence (DUI) offenses to attend a victim impact panel program, which is a program developed and conducted by a court-approved nonprofit organization. The program can be attended in person or online if in-person attendance is not practical, and the organization may charge a fee of up to $100. This requirement applies to DUI offenses under state law (K.S.A. 8-2,144 and 8-1567) and similar city or county ordinances, and it will take effect on January 1, 2027. The bill also amends existing laws related to DUI offenses and diversion agreements to incorporate this new requirement and repeals the previous versions of these laws.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Senate Referred to Committee on Judiciary (on 01/13/2026)

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