HB2495

Authorizing counties to adopt resolutions to regulate activities on or within navigable rivers and adding navigable rivers to the crime of criminal trespass.

Introduced·1/21/26
Introduced Text

Kansas HB2495 allows counties to regulate activities on navigable rivers and adds navigable rivers to the crime of criminal trespass.

Kansas HB2495 authorizes counties to adopt resolutions regulating activities on or within navigable rivers, including camping, disposal of personal property or waste, and vehicle operation. These resolutions aim to protect public health, safety, and welfare. The bill also adds navigable rivers to the crime of criminal trespass, making it a class B nonperson misdemeanor. The act amends existing statutes and repeals certain sections related to criminal trespass and county resolutions.

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Local Government Committee
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Committee decision

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Calendar

Feb 4

9:00 AM

House Local Government Hearing

History

Feb 4

House

House Hearing: Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 9:00 AM Room 281-N

Jan 21

House

House Introduced

Jan 21

House

House Referred to Committee on Local Government