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HB2413: Enhancing the criminal penalty for an offense committed with the intent to commit transnational repression, requiring the development of transnational repression recognition and response training, providing that theft of livestock or implements of husbandry is a severity level 5, nonperson felony, providing that the theft of grain or hay is a severity level 6, nonperson felony and providing that certain portions of the crime of cruelty to animals do not apply to any person who catches a feral cat to provide vaccination, spaying or neutering and returns such cat back to the location where such cat is caught.
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Plain-Language Summary
This bill makes stealing livestock or farming equipment a more serious crime. It would be considered a severity level 5 felony, which is one step below a violent felony.
Who This Affects
Kansas farmers and ranchers who have their property stolen would be directly affected by this law. This could also impact rural communities that rely on agriculture as an important part of their economy.
Key Provisions
• Makes theft of livestock or farming equipment a severity level 5, nonperson felony
• Increases penalties for stealing these types of property
• Applies to both the theft and subsequent sale of stolen goods
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Timeline
Introduced
Sunday, January 11, 2026
Last Action
House Approved by Governor on Thursday, April 9, 2026
Apr 8, 2026
Sponsors
- Megan SteeleRepublicancosponsor
- Kevin SchwertfegerRepublicancosponsor
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