Bill > HB2750

This bill increases the criminal penalties for violating a protective order, which is defined as knowingly disobeying various court orders designed to protect individuals from abuse, stalking, sexual assault, human trafficking, or unwanted contact. Specifically, a second or subsequent conviction for violating a standard protective order will now be classified as a severity level 7 person felony, a more serious offense than the previous misdemeanor classification. Similarly, a second or subsequent conviction for violating an extended protective order will be elevated to a severity level 4 person felony, up from a severity level 6 person felony. The bill also repeals the existing law on this matter, replacing it with these new, stricter penalties.

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https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2750/