SB487

Requiring the Kansas bureau of investigation to implement a statewide offender registration system for agencies who register offenders under the offender registration act, providing for a petition to determine that an offender is indigent and authorizing a notice to appear to be issued for a violation of the act involving nonpayment of a fee.

Complete·4/9/26

Kansas SB487 mandates the Kansas Bureau of Investigation to implement a statewide offender registration system for law enforcement agencies.

Kansas SB487 requires the Kansas Bureau of Investigation to establish and manage a statewide offender registration system for agencies registering offenders under the Kansas Offender Registration Act. The system must ensure real-time delivery of offender relocation notifications. The bill outlines procedures for offenders to report their information, including in-person visits, updates on employment or school attendance, and changes in personal details. It also mandates that law enforcement agencies submit offender data to the system and forward updates to relevant agencies.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

39 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 9

1:30 PM

House Corrections and Juvenile Justice Hearing

Feb 12

10:30 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Apr 9

Senate

Senate Enrolled and presented to Governor on Friday, April 3, 2026

Apr 9

Senate

Senate Approved by Governor on Thursday, April 9, 2026

Mar 27

Senate

Senate Concurred with amendments in conference; Yea: 39 Nay: 0