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KS HB2610
KS HB2610Limiting the use of a summons instead of a warrant for the arrest of a defendant to misdemeanor crimes and requiring that any bond set on a warrant issued after a failure to appear in response to a summons shall not allow release on the defendant's own recognizance.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning crimes, punishment and criminal procedure; relating to issuance of a warrant or summons when there is probable cause to believe that a defendant has committed a crime; limiting the use of a summons instead of a warrant to misdemeanor crimes; requiring that any bond set on a warrant issued after failure to appear in response to a summons shall not allow release on the defendant's own recognizance; amending K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 22-2302 and repealing the existing section.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law to limit the use of a summons, which is a written order requiring a person to appear in court, as an alternative to an arrest warrant, which is a legal document authorizing law enforcement to arrest someone, to only misdemeanor crimes, meaning less serious offenses, and prohibits defendants from being released on their own recognizance, which means they are released without having to post bail money, if a warrant is issued for their arrest after they fail to appear in court following a summons.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Judiciary (House)
Last Action
Senate Hearing: Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 10:30 AM Room 346-S (on 03/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2610/ |
| Analysis - Supplemental Note: As introduced | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/supp_note_hb2610_00_0000.pdf |
| House Committee on Judiciary Report | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/cr_2026_hb2610_h_3524.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - Ficsal Note: As introduced | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/fisc_note_hb2610_00_0000.pdf |
| BillText | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/hb2610_00_0000.pdf |
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