HB 2651
Limiting the use of a summons instead of a warrant for the arrest of a defendant to misdemeanor crimes and requiring that any bond set on a warrant issued after a failure to appear in response to a summons shall not allow release on the defendant's own recognizance.
Bill Progress
Introduced
Committee
Committee Report
Floor Action
Opposite Chamber
Enrolled
Vetoed
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House of Origin (House)
Second House (Senate)
Conference Committee
To the Governor
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Limiting the use of a summons instead of a warrant for the arrest of a defendant to misdemeanor crimes and requiring that any bond set on a warrant issued after a failure to appear in response to a summons shall not allow release on the defendant's own recognizance.
As Amended by Senate Committee
Authorizing a challenge to a voluntary acknowledgment of paternity as soon as practicable after discovery of fraud, duress or mistake of fact, specifying that certain genetic testing results shall constitute a change of circumstances that warrants a court finding of material mistake of fact and providing for recovery of actual damages in exceptional circumstances.
{As Amended by House Committee of the Whole}
Authorizing a challenge to a voluntary acknowledgment of paternity as soon as practicable after discovery of fraud, duress or mistake of fact, specifying that certain genetic testing results shall constitute a change of circumstances that warrants a court finding of material mistake of fact and providing for recovery of actual damages in exceptional circumstances.
Amendments, Committee Reports, & Conference Committee Reports
Conference Committee Reports 2
Committee Reports 2
Legislative History
Testimony & Minutes
House · Committee on Judiciary 5
| Hearing Date | Minutes | Presenter | Organization | Topic | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 11, 2026 | View | Marcilyn Martinez | Department of Children and Families | Neutral | |
| Feb 11, 2026 | View | Representative Kessler | Kansas 96th District | Proponent | |
| Feb 11, 2026 | View | Chasen Sowell | Private Citizen | Proponent | |
| Feb 11, 2026 | View | Garrett Tillery | Private Citizen | Proponent | |
| Feb 11, 2026 | View | Jason Thompson | Revisors Office | Bill Brief |
Senate · Committee on Judiciary 6
| Hearing Date | Minutes | Presenter | Organization | Topic | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2026 | View | Representative Tom Kessler | 96th District, State of Kansas | HB2651 Pro | |
| Mar 17, 2026 | View | Garrett Tiller | Private Citizen | HB2651 Pro | |
| Mar 17, 2026 | View | Marcilyn Martinez, Director | Child Support Services, DCF | HB2651 Neu wo | |
| Mar 17, 2026 | View | Natalie Scott, Revisor's Office | State of Kansas | HB2651 Bill Brief | |
| Mar 17, 2026 | View | Natalie Scott, Revisor's Office | State of Kansas | HB2651 Revised Bill Brief | |
| Mar 17, 2026 | View | Chasen Sowell | Private Citizen | HB2651 Pro |