Kansas 2025-2026 Regular Session

Kansas House Bill HB2192

Introduced
1/31/25  
Refer
1/31/25  
Report Pass
2/18/25  
Engrossed
2/25/25  
Refer
2/26/25  
Report Pass
3/18/25  
Enrolled
4/9/26  

Caption

Limiting or prohibiting work release for people convicted of a second or third offense of domestic battery, requiring an offender convicted of a first offense to undergo a domestic violence offender assessment, excluding certain offenders convicted of a nonperson felony from participation in certified drug abuse treatment programs and authorizing community correctional services officers to complete criminal risk-need assessments for divertees who are committed to such programs.

Impact

The implications of HB 2192 extend to various state laws concerning domestic violence and drug treatment programs. By instituting stricter measures for repeat domestic battery offenders, the bill seeks to enhance the legal framework addressing domestic violence in Kansas. This suggests a shift towards more stringent accountability for offenders and emphasizes the importance of assessments for treatment versus incarceration. The exclusion of certain drug offenders from treatment programs may lead to an increased burden on correctional facilities, as these individuals may face harsher penalties.

Summary

House Bill 2192 significantly reforms the approach to domestic violence offenses in Kansas. It limits or prohibits work release for individuals convicted of a second or third offense of domestic battery. The bill mandates that those convicted of a first offense must undergo a domestic violence offender assessment. Additionally, the legislation excludes certain offenders convicted of nonperson felonies from participating in certified drug abuse treatment programs, aiming to prioritize accountability and ensure that individuals who pose greater risks are not afforded leniencies that could undermine public safety.

Sentiment

Reactions to HB 2192 have been mixed. Supporters of the bill, including various advocacy groups, argue that these measures are essential for protecting victims and sending a clear message that domestic violence will not be tolerated. However, there are notable concerns from some community organizations and legal advocates who argue that these restrictions may disproportionately impact marginalized populations and could hinder rehabilitation efforts for those struggling with substance abuse issues. The changes may have unintended consequences that exacerbate rather than alleviate social justice concerns.

Contention

Key points of contention surrounding HB 2192 include the balance between public safety and rehabilitation. Critics argue that the prohibition of work release for repeated offenders could hinder their rehabilitation, while supporters assert that such measures are necessary to protect victims. Additionally, the exclusion of nonperson felony offenders from certified drug treatment programs raises concerns about the adequacy of support for those attempting to address substance abuse issues. The ongoing debate emphasizes the need for a comprehensive approach that considers public safety while fostering opportunities for rehabilitation and support.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

KS SB7

Authorizing federally licensed firearm dealers, in addition to county sheriffs, to receive applications for concealed carry licenses and forward such applications to the attorney general, prohibiting sheriffs from assessing any fee related to application services and allowing dealers to assess a fee related to application services not to exceed $20.

KS HB2003

Establishing the veterans' valor property tax relief act providing for an income tax credit or refund for eligible individuals, modifying the definition of household income and increasing the appraised value threshold for eligibility of seniors and disabled veterans related to increased property tax claims and citing the section as the homeowners' property tax freeze program, providing property tax exemptions for certain personal property including watercraft, marine equipment, off-road vehicles, motorized bicycles and certain trailers, excluding internal revenue code section 1031 exchange transactions as indicators of fair market value, providing for certain exclusions from the prohibition of paying taxes under protest after a valuation notice appeal and providing four prior years' values on the annual valuation notice.

KS HB2001

Authorizing the secretary of commerce to enter into agreements with major professional sports franchises to establish STAR bond projects for a major professional sports complex, providing for additional revenue sources, expanding the powers and discretion of the secretary and making other changes to the STAR bonds financing act to facilitate such projects, limiting the secretary’s authority to approve such projects to one year unless extended by the legislative coordinating council, authorizing the Kansas development finance authority to issue STAR bonds for such projects, transferring funds under certain circumstances from the state gaming revenues fund to the attracting professional sports to Kansas fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, and, if approved by the legislative coordinating council, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.

KS SB2

Eliminating the income limit to qualify for the subtraction modification exempting social security benefits, increasing the income tax credit amount for household and dependent care expenses, establishing the veterans' valor property tax relief act providing for an income tax credit or refund for eligible individuals, citing the increased property tax homestead refund claim section as the homeowners' property tax freeze program, decreasing the normal privilege tax rate, increasing the extent of property tax exemption for residential property from the statewide school levy, decreasing the rate of ad valorem tax imposed by a school district; providing for certain transfers to the state school district finance fund, reducing the state rate of tax on sales of food and food ingredients and modifying the percent credited to the state highway fund from revenue collected.

KS SB8

Exempting the sale of firearms, firearms accessories, ammunition, firearm safes and firearm safety devices from the retatilers' sales tax.

KS SB1

Modifying income tax rates for individuals, exempting all social security benefits from Kansas income tax, increasing the Kansas standard deduction and the Kansas personal exemption, increasing the income tax credit amount for household and dependent care expenses, decreasing the privilege tax normal tax, excluding internal revenue code section 1031 exchange transactions as indicators of fair market value for property tax valuation purposes, increasing the extent of property tax exemption for residential property from the statewide school levy, providing for certain transfers to the state school district finance fund and abolishing the local ad valorem tax reduction fund and the county and city revenue sharing fund.

KS HB2004

Authorizing counties to propose an earnings tax for ballot question.

KS SB6

Providing a sales tax exemption for sales of electricity to residential premises by municipally owned or operated utilities.

KS SB5

Authorizing counties to impose an earnings tax.

KS SCR1604

Proposing to amend section 1 of article 11 of the constitution of the state of Kansas to limit property tax valuation increases for real property and personal property mobile homes.

Similar Bills

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