SB138

House Substitute for SB 138 by Committee on Judiciary - Authorizing law enforcement officers to conduct investigations of violations of the scrap metal theft reduction act.

Chamber Passed·2/19/25

Kansas SB138 authorizes law enforcement officers to investigate scrap metal theft violations.

Kansas SB138 amends the state's search and seizure laws to allow law enforcement officers to conduct investigations into violations of the scrap metal theft reduction act. The bill specifies procedures for obtaining and using search warrants, including the retrieval of tracking data from devices. It also outlines conditions under which affidavits or sworn testimony supporting a search warrant may be redacted or sealed to protect privacy and safety. The act aims to balance the need for law enforcement with the protection of personal information.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 40–0 · Feb 19, 2025
Current
Calendar and Printing Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

0
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Final Action - Passed - Yea: 40 Nay: 0

40 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 4, 2025

3:30 PM

House Judiciary Hearing

Feb 12, 2025

10:30 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 21, 2025

House

House Withdrawn from Calendar; Referred to Committee on Calendar and Printing

Mar 19, 2025

House

House Committee Report recommending substitute bill be passed by Committee on Judiciary

Mar 4, 2025

House

House Hearing: Tuesday, March 4, 2025, 3:30 PM Room 582-N