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KS HB2707
KS HB2707Modifying the definition of abuse in the protection from abuse act to include certain acts or threats related to pets and specifying that courts may include orders relating to pets in protection from abuse act orders.
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Introduced
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
In Committee
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning the protection from abuse act; modifying the definition of abuse to include certain acts or threats related to pets; specifying that courts may include orders relating to pets in protection orders; amending K.S.A. 60-3102, 60-3106 and 60-3107 and repealing the existing sections.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the Protection from Abuse Act to expand the definition of abuse to include acts or threats against a pet, defining a pet as a domesticated animal kept for pleasure. Specifically, it adds provisions that consider causing, attempting to cause, or threatening to cause physical injury to a pet with the intent to control, punish, intimidate, or distress another person as a form of abuse. Furthermore, the bill allows courts to include orders related to pets within protection orders, such as granting the plaintiff custody and control of any pet and restraining the defendant from harming or contacting any pet. These changes aim to provide broader protection for individuals by recognizing the connection between abuse of pets and domestic violence.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (34)
Melissa Oropeza (D)*,
John Alcala (D),
Mike Amyx (D),
Barbara Ballard (D),
Abi Boatman (D),
Lauren Bohi (R),
Wanda Brownlee Paige (D),
Sydney Carlin (D),
John Carmichael (D),
Ford Carr (D),
Stephanie Clayton (D),
Pam Curtis (D),
Linda Featherston (D),
Kirk Haskins (D),
Jo Ella Hoye (D),
Angela Martinez (D),
Nikki McDonald (D),
Lynn Melton (D),
Heather Meyer (D),
Brooklynne Mosley (D),
Cindy Neighbor (D),
K.C. Ohaebosim (D),
Mari-Lynn Poskin (D),
Louis Ruiz (D),
Susan Ruiz (D),
Tom Sawyer (D),
Tobias Schlingensiepen (D),
Mark Schreiber (R),
Alexis Simmons (D),
Jerry Stogsdill (D),
Lindsay Vaughn (D),
Suzanne Wikle (D),
Brandon Woodard (D),
Rui Xu (D),
Last Action
House Referred to Committee on Judiciary (on 02/04/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2707/ |
| Fiscal Note - Ficsal Note: As introduced | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/fisc_note_hb2707_00_0000.pdf |
| BillText | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/hb2707_00_0000.pdf |
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