Kansas · 2025-2026
HB 2444
Providing that jail credit when consecutive sentences are imposed shall not apply to more than one case, creating special sentencing rules when a felony is committed by certain offenders while on probation, parole or postrelease supervision for a prior felony and requiring secured minimum bonds for certain defendants who commit a new felony while on probation, parole, postrelease supervision or bond for a prior felony unless the court makes certain findings.
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Summary AI-generated
Kansas HB 2444 proposes limiting jail credit for consecutive sentences to apply to only one case. The bill establishes special sentencing rules for felons who commit new offenses while on probation, parole, or postrelease supervision for a prior felony. Additionally, it requires secured minimum bonds for such defendants unless the court makes specific findings.
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Sponsors
- Allen Reavis Republican lead
- Angela Stiens Republican lead
- Avery Anderson Republican lead
- Barb Wasinger Republican lead
- Bill Bloom Republican lead
- Bill Rhiley Republican lead
- Bill Sutton Republican lead
- Chip VanHouden Republican lead
- Chuck Smith Republican lead
- Dale Helwig Republican lead
- Dave Buehler Republican lead
- Dawn Wolf Republican lead
- Doug Blex Republican lead
- Duane Droge Republican lead
- Gary White Republican lead
- Jim Minnix Republican lead
- Joe Seiwert Republican lead
- Ken Collins Republican lead
- Kevin Schwertfeger Republican lead
- Kristey Williams Republican lead
- Kyle McNorton Republican lead
- Lance Neelly Republican lead
- Lauren Bohi Republican lead
- Marty Long Republican lead
- Megan Steele Republican lead
Roll-call votes on this bill
| Question | Chamber | Result | Yea | Nay | Other | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| House Concurred with amendments - Yea: 85 Nay: 37 | lower | pass | 85 | 36 | 3 | Mar 23, 2026 | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| Senate Final Action - Passed as amended - Yea: 35 Nay: 5 | upper | pass | 34 | 5 | 0 | Mar 19, 2026 | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| House Final Action - Passed as amended - Yea: 88 Nay: 36 | lower | pass | 87 | 35 | 1 | Feb 18, 2026 | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |