Kansas · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 2444: Providing that jail credit when consecutive sentences are imposed shall not apply to more than one case, creating special sentencing rules when a felony is committed by certain offenders while on probation, parole or postrelease supervision for a prior felony and requiring secured minimum bonds for certain defendants who commit a new felony while on probation, parole, postrelease supervision or bond for a prior felony unless the court makes certain findings.

Enacted Last action April 9, 2026: Approved by Governor on Monday, April 6, 2026

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HB 2444 is a bill introduced in the Kansas House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Providing that jail credit when consecutive sentences are imposed shall not apply to more than one case, creating special sentencing rules when a felony is committed by certain offenders while on probation, parole or postrelease supervision for a prior felony and requiring secured minimum bonds for certain defendants who commit a new felony while on probation, parole, postrelease supervision or bond for a prior felony unless the court makes certain findings. Primary sponsor: Kyle McNorton (Republican), Avery Anderson (Republican), Bradley Barrett, Doug Blex (Republican), Bill Bloom (Republican), Lauren Bohi (Republican), Sherri Brantley (Republican), Ron Bryce (Republican), Dave Buehler (Republican), Nate Butler (Republican), Carolyn Caiharr (Republican), Shawn Chauncey (Republican), Ken Collins (Republican), Duane Droge (Republican), Ronald Ellis (Republican), Dale Helwig (Republican), Tim Johnson (Republican), Marty Long (Republican), Jim Minnix (Republican), Lance Neelly (Republican), Allen Reavis (Republican), John Resman, Bill Rhiley (Republican), Angelina Roeser, Web Roth (Republican), Courtney Sappington (Republican), Kevin Schwertfeger (Republican), Joe Seiwert (Republican), Chuck Smith (Republican), Megan Steele (Republican), Angela Stiens (Republican), Bill Sutton (Republican), Sean Tarwater (Republican), Chip VanHouden (Republican), Barb Wasinger (Republican), Gary White (Republican), Kristey Williams (Republican), Greg Wilson (Republican), Dawn Wolf (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 9, 2026): Approved by Governor on Monday, April 6, 2026.

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