HB2324

Kansas HB2324 increases criminal penalties for possessing or refusing to surrender firearms on school property or grounds.

Kansas HB2324 amends the state's criminal code to increase penalties for possessing or refusing to surrender firearms on school property or grounds. The bill specifies that possessing a firearm on school property or grounds is a severity level 9, nonperson felony. It also makes it a felony for individuals to refuse to surrender a firearm when requested by a school employee or law enforcement officer. The bill applies to all individuals except law enforcement officers, those with valid licenses, and those engaged in lawful activities such as hunting or firearms education courses.