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HB2272: Providing that no person shall be sentenced to death for crimes committed after July 1, 2025, and creating the crime of aggravated murder.

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Plain-Language Summary

This bill would make it impossible for someone to be sentenced to death for a crime committed after July 1, 2025. It also creates a new crime called aggravated murder.

Who This Affects

Kansans who commit crimes after this date will not face the possibility of the death penalty. This change could affect people in Kansas who are involved in violent or serious crimes.

Key Provisions

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Timeline

Introduced

Tuesday, February 4, 2025

Last Action

House Referred to Committee on Judiciary

Feb 4, 2025

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