When was Kansas House Bill HB 2705 introduced?

HB 2705 was introduced on Feb 04, 2026.

What's the current status of Kansas House Bill HB 2705?

The latest action on HB 2705 by the House was: Hearing: Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 1:30 PM Room 546-S on Feb 10, 2026.

Who introduced Kansas House Bill HB 2705?

HB 2705 was introduced by: Committee on Corrections and Juvenile Justice.

Bill tracking in Kansas - HB 2705 (2025-2026 legislative session)

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HB 2705

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Providing that courts are not required to appoint counsel for an indigent inmate in certain habeas corpus actions.

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House • Feb 10, 2026: Hearing: Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 1:30 PM Room 546-S

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Committee on Corrections and Juvenile Justice
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Jennifer King on behalf of Kansas Department of Corrections
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Feb 10, 2026 | House
- Hearing: Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 1:30 PM Room 546-S
Feb 04, 2026 | House
- Introduced
- Referred to Committee on Corrections and Juvenile Justice

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As introduced - Supplementary Note
House Committee on Corrections and Juvenile Justice, Tue, Feb 10, 2026: Minutes
House Committee on Corrections and Juvenile Justice, Tue, Feb 10, 2026: Testimony by Natasha Carter Chief Legal Counsel, Kansas Department of Corrections (HB 2705)
House Committee on Corrections and Juvenile Justice, Tue, Feb 10, 2026: Testimony by Joseph N. Molina, Kansas Bar Association (HB 2705)
House Committee on Corrections and Juvenile Justice, Tue, Feb 10, 2026: Testimony by Ann Sagan, Exec. Director, Kansas State Board of Indigents'Defense Services (HB 2705)
House Committee on Corrections and Juvenile Justice, Tue, Feb 10, 2026: Testimony by Kristen B. Patty, Attorney At Law (HB 2705)
House Committee on Corrections and Juvenile Justice, Tue, Feb 10, 2026: Testimony by Clayton Perkins, BIDS Legislative Committee (HB 2705)
House Committee on Corrections and Juvenile Justice, Tue, Feb 10, 2026: Testimony by Ellen Johnson, Private Citizen (HB 2705)
House Committee on Corrections and Juvenile Justice, Tue, Feb 10, 2026: Testimony by Jason Thompson Revisor, Office of Statutes (HB 2705)

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https://www.kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2705/

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