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KS HB2651

KS HB2651
Limiting 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
02/03/2026
In Committee
03/17/2026
Crossed Over
02/25/2026
Passed
04/09/2026
Dead
Vetoed
04/09/2026

Introduced Session

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 modifies existing law regarding the issuance of warrants and summonses in criminal cases. It clarifies that a summons, which is a written order to appear in court, can only be issued instead of an arrest warrant for misdemeanor crimes, not felonies. If a person fails to appear after being summoned, a warrant will be issued, and they will not be allowed to be released on their own recognizance (meaning they won't be able to promise to appear without posting bail or collateral). The bill also makes changes to the procedures for making affidavits and sworn testimony supporting probable cause available to the public, specifying when and how these documents can be accessed and what information can be redacted to protect victims, witnesses, or ongoing investigations.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Judiciary (House)

Last Action

House No motion to reconsider vetoed bill; Veto sustained (on 04/10/2026)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2651/
BillText https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/hb2651_enrolled.pdf
Conference Committee Report https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/ccr_2026_hb2651_s_4631.pdf
Analysis - Conference Committee Report Brief https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/ccrb_hb2651_02_0000.pdf
Conference Committee Report https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/ccr_2026_hb2651_s_4629.pdf
BillText https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/hb2651_03_0000.pdf
Senate Committee on Judiciary Report https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/cr_2026_hb2651_s_4382.pdf
Analysis - Supplemental Note: As Amended by Senate Committee https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/supp_note_hb2651_03_0000.pdf
BillText https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/hb2651_02_0000.pdf
House Floor Amendment (Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Representative Kessler) https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/fa_2026_hb2651_h_3856.pdf
Analysis - Supplemental Note: {As Amended by House Committee of the Whole} https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/supp_note_hb2651_02_0000.pdf
BillText https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/hb2651_01_0000.pdf
House Committee on Judiciary Report https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/cr_2026_hb2651_h_3788.pdf
Analysis - Supplemental Note: As Amended by House Committee https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/supp_note_hb2651_01_0000.pdf
Fiscal Note - Ficsal Note: As introduced https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/fisc_note_hb2651_00_0000.pdf
BillText https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/hb2651_00_0000.pdf
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