SB506

Increasing the penalty for a second or subsequent adjudication of criminal use of weapons and modifying the penalties for the crime of criminal possession of a weapon by a convicted felon and the length of the ban on possessing a weapon for certain felons.

Introduced·2/11/26
Introduced Text

Kansas SB506 increases penalties for repeat offenses of criminal use of weapons and modifies penalties for criminal possession of a weapon by.

Kansas SB506 amends state law to increase the criminal penalty for a second or subsequent adjudication of criminal use of weapons. It also modifies the penalties for criminal possession of a weapon by a convicted felon and the length of the ban on possessing a weapon for certain felons. The bill specifies new severity levels for various offenses related to weapon possession and use, including stricter penalties for repeat offenders and those who possess weapons under certain conditions, such as on school grounds or while subject to a restraining order.

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Judiciary Committee
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Calendar

Mar 13

10:30 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 13

Senate

Senate Hearing: Friday, March 13, 2026, 10:30 AM Room 346-S

Feb 12

Senate

Senate Referred to Committee on Judiciary

Feb 11

Senate

Senate Introduced