HB2774

Increasing penalties for the crimes of assault and battery if committed against a public-facing worker while such worker is engaged in the performance of such worker's assigned duties.

Introduced·2/11/26
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Kansas HB2774 increases penalties for assault and battery against public-facing workers during their duties.

Kansas HB2774 amends the state's criminal code to increase the penalties for assault and battery against public-facing workers, including retail, grocery, and healthcare workers, while they are performing their duties. The bill defines public-facing workers as those who regularly have direct contact with the public as part of their employment. Assault of a public-facing worker is now classified as a class B misdemeanor, while aggravated assault of such a worker is a severity level 10 felony.

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History

Feb 11

House

House Introduced

Feb 11

House

House Referred to Committee on Appropriations