Judiciary committee amends and advances bills on eviction records, pretrial release, summonses and more During a long working session the Committee on Judiciary adopted a large amendment to an eviction-records bill, amended and passed a package of criminal-justice measures tightening pretrial release and secured-bond rules, and passed bills on TNVR and Open Records Act renewals.

The House Judiciary Committee just advanced key bills that could reshape eviction records, pretrial release rules, and more, sparking heated debates over fairness and fiscal impacts.

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Senate committee advances bill barring counsel from suggesting non‑economic damage amounts to juries The Senate Judiciary Committee voted to pass SB 413 out of committee; proponents cited 'anchoring' research while opponents urged trust in juries. Senator Bowser moved the measure; Senator Haley recorded a 'no' vote.

The Senate Judiciary Committee just advanced a bill that could transform how juries determine non-economic damages by banning attorneys from suggesting specific amounts.

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Judiciary Committee advances seven bills to the House floor; key outcomes and votes At its Feb. 16 meeting the House Judiciary Committee passed seven bills favorably to the House floor (HB25‑93, HB26‑09, substitute HB23‑57, HB26‑51, HB26‑52, HB27‑62, HB26‑88). Where recorded, hand or recorded counts are included.

The House Judiciary Committee has sent seven pivotal bills to the House floor, including major amendments on paternity acknowledgment and appellate court transparency.

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House Judiciary Committee advances multiple bills to the floor; summary of actions The Committee worked a slate of bills Feb. 12, 2026, and passed several favorably to the House floor, including sentencing and tort-claims changes and new criminal provisions for sextortion and blackmail; one sentencing bill was withdrawn.

The Kansas House Judiciary Committee made significant strides by advancing key legislation on DUI sentencing, child placement agency liability, and new protections against sextortion and blackmail.

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Kansas chief justice outlines strategic plan and asks for $1.5 million for specialty courts Chief Justice Eric Rosen briefed the Committee on Judiciary on the judicial branch's updated strategic plan, expanded mental-health initiatives and a FY2027 budget request that includes a $1.5 million transfer for specialty courts and three regional coordinator positions.

Kansas Supreme Court Chief Justice Eric Rosen is pushing for a $1.5 million boost to specialty courts, aiming to enhance access to justice and improve mental health initiatives across the state.

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Senator Klages questions data reliability in risk assessments for safety measures Senator Klages urges for data on predictive values of safety risk assessments.

Senator Klages is challenging the reliability of risk assessment tools in protecting communities, igniting a crucial debate on the data that drives public safety measures.

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Senate Committee advances Senate Bill 54 on third party litigation funding reporting The committee approved amendments to enhance third party funding disclosure and reporting.

Kansas is taking a bold step towards transparency in the courtroom by introducing new legislation that requires disclosure of third-party litigation funding.

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Senator Corson raises concerns over Kansas magistrate judge qualifications legislation Senator Corson calls for more data on magistrate judge qualifications in Kansas.

Senator Corson is sounding the alarm on the inconsistencies in magistrate judge qualifications in Kansas—could this lead to a crisis in our judicial system?

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Kansas Judicial Council introduces multiple bills including changes to search warrant and victim protection laws Committee introduces multiple bills, including those on judicial release and attorney fees in eminent domain.

The Kansas Senate Committee is shaking up the judicial system with bold new bills that could redefine criminal justice and property rights!

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Kansas Committee Reviews Bill for Child Support Orders Starting at Conception Committee discusses two bill introductions, including child support for unborn children from conception.

Kansas lawmakers are pushing for groundbreaking bills that could change child support laws to include unborn children from conception—are you ready for this shift?

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House Judiciary Committee welcomes new members with historic female majority House Judiciary Committee sees historic shift as women outnumber men for the first time.

The Kansas House Judiciary Committee just made history as women now outnumber men for the first time, setting the stage for a transformative year in state lawmaking!

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