HB2347

Changing the culpability required for certain types of theft and increasing the criminal penalty for theft to a felony when the property is a motor vehicle of the value of at least $500.

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Kansas HB2347 amends theft laws by changing culpability requirements and increasing penalties for theft of motor vehicles valued at $500 or more.

Kansas HB2347 modifies the culpability required for certain types of theft and increases the criminal penalty for theft when the property is a motor vehicle valued at least $500. The bill amends the severity levels for theft offenses, classifying theft of a motor vehicle of this value as a severity level 10, nonperson felony. The changes apply to various scenarios of theft, including obtaining unauthorized control over property or services, deception, threat, and knowingly dispensing motor fuel without payment. The bill also repeals the existing section of K.S.A.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

119 Yea

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4 Nay

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2 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 4, 2025

10:30 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

Feb 14, 2025

3:30 PM

House Judiciary Hearing

History

Feb 6

House

House Approved by Governor on Thursday, February 5, 2026

Feb 2

House

House Enrolled and presented to Governor on Monday, February 2, 2026

Jan 29

House

House Reengrossed on Thursday, January 29, 2026