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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethan Corson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Joseph Claeys | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Died on Calendar
- Committee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by Senate Committee on Judiciary
- Withdrawn from Senate Committee on Judiciary; Rereferred to Senate Committee on Judiciary
- Withdrawn from Senate Committee on Ways and Means; Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
- Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary
- Introduced