Kansas · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 478: Creating a maximum length of time for an agreement between a utility and law enforcement to install law enforcement equipment on a utility pole or structure and increasing the criminal penalties for assault or battery of a utility or communications employee.

Did not advance Last action April 10, 2026: Died on Calendar

Plain-language summary

SB 478 is a bill introduced in the Kansas Senate on February 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Creating a maximum length of time for an agreement between a utility and law enforcement to install law enforcement equipment on a utility pole or structure and increasing the criminal penalties for assault or battery of a utility or communications employee. Primary sponsor: Ethan Corson (Democratic), Joseph Claeys. Most recent recorded action (April 10, 2026): Died on Calendar.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Ethan Corson (Democratic); Joseph Claeys.