HB2444Introduced in the House
Providing that jail credit when consecutive sentences are imposed shall not apply to more than one case, creating special sentencing rules when a felony is committed by certain offenders while on probation, parole or postrelease supervision for a prior felony and requiring secured minimum bonds for certain defendants who commit a new felony while on probation, parole, postrelease supervision or bond for a prior felony unless the court makes certain findings.
Introduced by Kyle McNorton, District 50
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
Writing a plain-English summary of this bill… this can take a few seconds the first time.
Official description
Providing that jail credit when consecutive sentences are imposed shall not apply to more than one case, creating special sentencing rules when a felony is committed by certain offenders while on probation, parole or postrelease supervision for a prior felony and requiring secured minimum bonds for certain defendants who commit a new felony while on probation, parole, postrelease supervision or bond for a prior felony unless the court makes certain findings.
Where it stands
House Approved by Governor on Monday, April 6, 2026
April 9, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Concurred with amendments - Yea: 85 Nay: 37 · March 23, 2026
85
Yes
37
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
125 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Dale Helwig | 1 | Yes |
| Kenneth Collins | 2 | Yes |
| Charles Smith | 3 | Yes |
| Rick James | 4 | Yes |
| Courtney Sappington | 5 | Yes |
| Samantha Poetter Parshall | 6 | Yes |
| Dan Goddard | 7 | Yes |
| Chris Croft | 8 | Yes |
| Fred Gardner | 9 | Yes |
| Suzanne Wikle | 10 | No |
Bill history
House Introduced
House Referred to Committee on Judiciary
House Hearing: Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 3:30 PM Room 582-N
House Committee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by Committee on Judiciary
House Committee of the Whole - Committee Report be adopted
House Committee of the Whole - Be passed as amended
House Final Action - Passed as amended; Yea: 88 Nay: 36
House Engrossed on Thursday, February 19, 2026
Senate Received and Introduced
Senate Referred to Committee on Judiciary
Senate Hearing: Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 10:30 AM Room 346-S
Senate Committee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by Committee on Judiciary
Senate Committee of the Whole - Committee Report be adopted
Senate Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Senator Shane
Senate Committee of the Whole - Amendment by Senator Shane was adopted
Senate Committee of the Whole - Be passed as further amended
Senate Final Action - Passed as amended; Yea: 34 Nay: 6
House Concurred with amendments; Yea: 85 Nay: 37
House Engrossed on Tuesday, March 24, 2026
House Enrolled and presented to Governor on Friday, March 27, 2026
House Approved by Governor on Monday, April 6, 2026
Verify the information
- Official page on the Kansas Legislature website
- House Committee on Judiciary Report (amendment)
- Senate Committee on Judiciary Report (amendment)
- Senate Floor Amendment (Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Senator Shane) (amendment)
- Fiscal Note (supplement)
- Analysis (supplement)
- Analysis (supplement)
- Analysis (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Amended (text)
- Amended (text)
- Amended (text)
- Amended (text)
Our commitment to neutrality
We provide factual information only. We never tell you which politicians or bills to support, and we do not rank, score, or endorse anyone.