HB2707: Modifying the definition of abuse in the protection from abuse act to include certain acts or threats related to pets and specifying that courts may include orders relating to pets in protection from abuse act orders.

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Plain-Language Summary

This bill changes the definition of abuse in Kansas law to include threats or harm towards pets. It also allows courts to include orders about pets in protection from abuse act orders.

Who This Affects

Domestic violence victims who own pets will be protected by this bill, ensuring their pets are safe and cared for during a crisis.

Key Provisions

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Timeline

Introduced

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Last Action

House Referred to Committee on Judiciary

Feb 3, 2026

Sponsors

Suzanne WikleDemocratcosponsor
Lauren BohiRepublicancosponsor
Linda FeatherstonDemocratcosponsor
Jo Ella HoyeDemocratcosponsor
Cindy NeighborDemocratcosponsor
Stephanie ClaytonDemocratcosponsor
Mari-Lynn PoskinDemocratcosponsor
Jerry StogsdillDemocratcosponsor
Lindsay VaughnDemocratcosponsor
Susan RuizDemocratcosponsor
Rui XuDemocratcosponsor
Heather MeyerDemocratcosponsor
Louis RuizDemocratcosponsor
Pam CurtisDemocratcosponsor
Wanda Brownlee PaigeDemocratcosponsor
Lynn MeltonDemocratcosponsor
Melissa OropezaDemocratcosponsor
Barbara BallardDemocratcosponsor
Mike AmyxDemocratcosponsor
Brooklynne MosleyDemocratcosponsor
Nikki McDonaldDemocratcosponsor
Kirk HaskinsDemocratcosponsor
Tobias SchlingensiepenDemocratcosponsor
John AlcalaDemocratcosponsor
Alexis SimmonsDemocratcosponsor
Mark SchreiberRepublicancosponsor
Sydney CarlinDemocratcosponsor
Ford CarrDemocratcosponsor
KC OhaebosimDemocratcosponsor
John CarmichaelDemocratcosponsor
Tom SawyerDemocratcosponsor
Angela MartinezDemocratcosponsor
Brandon WoodardDemocratcosponsor

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