SB258

Requiring specific intent as an element of the crime of false representation of an election official.

Introduced·2/11/25
Introduced Text

Kansas SB258 amends the crime of false representation of an election official to require specific intent.

Kansas SB258 modifies the definition of the crime of false representation of an election official by adding that the offender must have specific intent. The bill specifies that knowingly representing oneself as an election official or engaging in conduct that gives the appearance of being an election official constitutes this crime. The offense is classified as a severity level 7, nonperson felony. The bill amends K.S.A. 25-2438 and repeals the existing section to implement these changes.

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Current
Federal and State Affairs Committee
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Committee decision

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Calendar

Mar 13, 2025

10:30 AM

Senate Federal and State Affairs Hearing

History

Mar 13, 2025

Senate

Senate Hearing: Thursday, March 13, 2025, 10:30 AM Room 144-S

Feb 13, 2025

Senate

Senate Referred to Committee on Federal and State Affairs

Feb 11, 2025

Senate

Senate Introduced