Committee on Judiciary hears bill to make cattle and farm‑implement theft a felony The Committee on Judiciary heard House Bill 2413, which would classify theft of cattle and implements of husbandry as a severity level 5 nonperson felony, add implements to criminal forfeiture provisions, and limit “livestock” in the bill to cattle and horses; proponents said the change would help rural producers and incentivize prosecutions.

Kansas is taking a bold stand against livestock theft by proposing a new bill that would classify cattle and farm-implement theft as a felony, aiming to protect rural producers and strengthen law enforcement tools.

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