HB2023

Creating the election crime of interference with an election official.

Introduced·1/16/25
Introduced Text

Kansas HB2023 creates the crime of interference with an election official, defining it as intimidation or coercion with intent to impede duties or.

Kansas HB2023 establishes the crime of interference with an election official, which includes intimidating, threatening, or coercing an election official to impede their duties or retaliate against them. This applies to actions taken verbally, in writing, or through physical acts. The bill defines "election official" as county clerks, election commissioners, election judges, and others performing election duties, excluding poll agents. Interference with an election official is classified as a severity level 7, nonperson felony.

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Where it stands

Current
Elections Committee
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Committee decision

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Calendar

Feb 6, 2025

3:30 PM

House Elections Hearing

History

Feb 6, 2025

House

House Hearing: Thursday, February 6, 2025, 3:30 PM Room 218-N

Jan 16, 2025

House

House Introduced

Jan 16, 2025

House

House Referred to Committee on Elections