HB2610

Limiting the use of a summons instead of a warrant for the arrest of a defendant to misdemeanor crimes and requiring that any bond set on a warrant issued after a failure to appear in response to a summons shall not allow release on the defendant's own recognizance.

Chamber Passed·2/18/26
Introduced Text

Kansas HB2610 limits the use of a summons to misdemeanor crimes and prohibits release on own recognizance for warrants issued after a failure to.

Kansas HB2610 amends the state's criminal procedure laws by restricting the use of a summons to misdemeanor crimes. It mandates that a warrant must be issued for felony crimes. Additionally, if a defendant fails to appear in response to a summons, a warrant must be issued, and any bond set on this warrant cannot allow release on the defendant's own recognizance. The bill also outlines procedures for the disclosure of affidavits or sworn testimony in support of probable cause, including provisions for redactions or sealing to protect sensitive information.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 88–36 · Feb 18
Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

House Final Action - Passed - Yea: 88 Nay: 36

88 Yea

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36 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 3

10:30 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

Feb 3

3:30 PM

House Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 3

Senate

Senate Hearing: Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 10:30 AM Room 346-S

Feb 19

Senate

Senate Referred to Committee on Judiciary

Feb 18

House

House Final Action - Passed; Yea: 88 Nay: 36