Kansas b2025_26 Biennium Status: Introduced

HB2705 — Providing that courts are not required to appoint counsel for an indigent inmate in certain habeas corpus actions.

Last action — Died in Committee

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

AN ACT concerning civil procedure; relating to habeas corpus; providing limitations on the circumstances that require courts to appoint counsel for an indigent inmate in certain habeas corpus actions; amending K.S.A. 22-4506 and 60-1503 and repealing the existing sections.

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Action History

  1. Died in Committee

  2. Hearing: Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 1:30 PM — Room 546-S

  3. Referred to House Committee on Corrections and Juvenile Justice

  4. Introduced

Sponsors

  • House Committee on Corrections and Juvenile Justice · Primary

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 164 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • House Committee on Corrections and Juvenile Justice

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (164)

164 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB2705 do?
AN ACT concerning civil procedure; relating to habeas corpus; providing limitations on the circumstances that require courts to appoint counsel for an indigent inmate in certain habeas corpus actions; amending K.S.A. 22-4506 and 60-1503 and repealing the existing sections.
Who sponsors HB2705?
HB2705 is sponsored by House Committee on Corrections and Juvenile Justice.
What is the current status of HB2705?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB2705?
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