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HB2192: Limiting or prohibiting work release for people convicted of a second or third offense of domestic battery, requiring an offender convicted of a first offense to undergo a domestic violence offender assessment, excluding certain offenders convicted of a nonperson felony from participation in certified drug abuse treatment programs and authorizing community correctional services officers to complete criminal risk-need assessments for divertees who are committed to such programs.

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Plain-Language Summary

This bill aims to limit or prohibit work release for people convicted of domestic battery for a second or third time. Work release allows these individuals to continue working while serving their sentence.

Who This Affects

This affects Kansans who have been victims of domestic violence, as well as those who have committed such crimes and are now facing consequences.

Key Provisions

• Limits work release for people convicted of a second or third offense of domestic battery • Prohibits work release entirely for these individuals • Applies to convictions in Kansas courts

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Timeline

Introduced

Thursday, January 30, 2025

Last Action

House Approved by Governor on Thursday, April 9, 2026

Apr 8, 2026

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