HB2698

Providing for permanent seizures of animals in instances when the owner violates county resolutions and authorizing judges of competent jurisdiction to order such seizures.

Introduced·2/4/26
Introduced Text

Kansas HB2698 allows for permanent seizures of animals when owners violate county resolutions, authorizing judges to order such seizures.

Kansas HB2698 provides for the permanent seizure of animals if the owner violates county resolutions. Judges of competent jurisdiction can order such seizures if the animal displays behaviors that threaten public health, safety, or welfare, or if the animal is prohibited within the county. The board of county commissioners can employ attorneys to prosecute enforcement actions. The act also amends K.S.A. 19-101d to clarify enforcement and prosecution procedures for county codes and resolutions.

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Calendar

Feb 9

9:00 AM

House Local Government Hearing

History

Feb 19

House

House Stricken from Calendar by Rule 1507

Feb 16

House

House Committee Report recommending bill be passed by Committee on Local Government

Feb 9

House

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