SB454

Enhancing the criminal penalty for committing certain crimes in the context of transnational repression and requiring the development of transnational repression recognition and response training.

Chamber Passed·3/20/26

Kansas SB454 enhances penalties for crimes committed with intent to commit transnational repression and mandates training on recognizing and.

Kansas SB454, also known as the "Crush Transnational Repression in Kansas Act," increases criminal penalties for offenses committed with the intent to commit transnational repression. This includes acts such as coercion, causing someone to leave the United States, or retaliating against someone for protected First Amendment activities. The bill also requires the Kansas Bureau of Investigation to develop training for law enforcement on recognizing and responding to transnational repression tactics.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 40–0 · Mar 20
Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

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

40 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 5

10:30 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 20

House

House Received and Introduced

Mar 20

House

House Referred to Committee on Judiciary

Mar 19

Senate

Senate Final Action - Passed as amended; Yea: 40 Nay: 0