Kansas b2025_26 Biennium Status: Introduced

HB2611 — Providing limitations and restrictions on releasing a person charged with a crime upon the person's own recognizance.

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 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

The bill limits the release of individuals charged with crimes on their own recognizance.

This bill proposes restrictions on how individuals charged with crimes can be released prior to trial. The text of the bill is not available for further details.

Summary

AN ACT concerning crimes, punishment and criminal procedure; relating to release prior to trial; providing limitations and restrictions on releasing a person charged with a crime upon the person's own recognizance; amending K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 22-2802 and repealing the existing section.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Died in Committee

  2. Referred to House Committee on Judiciary

  3. Hearing: Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 3:30 PM — Room 582-N

  4. Introduced

Sponsors

  • House Committee on Judiciary · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

  • House Committee on Judiciary

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 HB2611 do?
AN ACT concerning crimes, punishment and criminal procedure; relating to release prior to trial; providing limitations and restrictions on releasing a person charged with a crime upon the person's own recognizance; amending K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 22-2802 and repealing the existing section.
Who sponsors HB2611?
HB2611 is sponsored by House Committee on Judiciary.
What is the current status of HB2611?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB2611?
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