HB2444

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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Kansas HB2444 limits jail credit for consecutive sentences, mandates imprisonment for certain repeat offenders, and sets minimum bond amounts for.

Kansas HB2444 amends sentencing rules by restricting jail credit for consecutive sentences to one case. It mandates presumptive imprisonment for offenders committing new felonies while on probation, parole, or postrelease supervision for prior felonies. The bill also requires secured minimum bonds for defendants committing new felonies under these conditions, unless the court finds otherwise. Additionally, it repeals existing sections and establishes new sentencing guidelines and bond requirements for specific felony offenses.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

85 Yea

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37 Nay

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3 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 3

10:30 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

Jan 27

3:30 PM

House Judiciary Hearing

History

Apr 9

House

House Approved by Governor on Monday, April 6, 2026

Mar 26

House

House Enrolled and presented to Governor on Friday, March 27, 2026

Mar 24

House

House Engrossed on Tuesday, March 24, 2026