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KS HB2724
KS HB2724Authorizing judges to waive the docket fee in expungement cases by reviewing and granting a poverty affidavit.
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Introduced
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
In Committee
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning courts; relating to docket fees; authorizing judges to waive the docket fee in expungement cases by reviewing and granting a poverty affidavit; removing the restriction on service of process pending such determination of poverty; amending K.S.A. 12-4516, 21- 6614 and 60-2001 and repealing the existing sections.
AI Summary
This bill allows judges to waive the docket fee, which is a fee paid to the court to file a case, for individuals seeking to expunge, or clear, their criminal records if they can demonstrate poverty through a "poverty affidavit." A poverty affidavit is a sworn statement detailing an individual's financial inability to pay court fees. The bill also removes a previous restriction that prevented the court from issuing service of process, which is the formal notification of legal action, until a determination of poverty was made. This change aims to make the expungement process more accessible to low-income individuals by removing financial barriers.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Judiciary (House)
Last Action
House Hearing: Monday, February 16, 2026, 3:30 PM Room 582-N (on 02/16/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2724/ |
| Fiscal Note - Ficsal Note: As introduced | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/fisc_note_hb2724_00_0000.pdf |
| BillText | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/hb2724_00_0000.pdf |
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