SB160

Granting the attorney general concurrent authority to prosecute any crimes related to schools.

Introduced·2/3/25
Introduced Text

Kansas SB160 grants the attorney general concurrent authority to prosecute crimes related to elementary and secondary education.

Kansas SB160 amends the duties of the attorney general to include concurrent authority with county or district attorneys to prosecute crimes related to elementary and secondary education. This includes crimes such as organized retail crime, theft, violations of the Kansas Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, and related attempts, conspiracies, or solicitations. The bill also specifies that this authority applies to crimes that are part of an alleged course of conduct occurring in two or more counties.

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History

Feb 4, 2025

Senate

Senate Referred to Committee on Judiciary

Feb 3, 2025

Senate

Senate Introduced