HB2651: Limiting the use of a summons instead of a warrant for the arrest of a defendant to misdemeanor crimes and requiring that any bond set on a warrant issued after a failure to appear in response to a summons shall not allow release on the defendant's own recognizance.

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Plain-Language Summary

This bill allows a person to challenge a voluntary acknowledgment of paternity if they discover fraud, duress, or mistake of fact. It also specifies that certain genetic testing results can be used as evidence.

Who This Affects

This affects parents and children in Kansas who may have been misled into acknowledging paternity. The bill provides a way for them to correct the situation and seek damages if necessary.

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Introduced

Monday, February 2, 2026

Last Action

House No motion to reconsider vetoed bill; Veto sustained

Apr 9, 2026

HB2651: Limiting the use of a summons instead of a warrant for the arrest of a defendant to misdemeanor crimes and requiring that any bond set on a warrant issued after a failure to appear in response to a summons shall not allow release on the defendant's own recognizance.

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