The proposed bill, known as the Pete Coones Memorial Act, mandates that prosecuting attorneys disclose their intent to introduce testimony from jailhouse witnesses in criminal prosecutions. This includes providing the defense with detailed information about the jailhouse witness, such as their criminal history, any cooperation agreements, the contents of statements made by both the witness and the defendant, and any instances of recantation. The bill also allows for the court to permit late disclosures if the witness was unknown or if the information could not be obtained with due diligence. Additionally, if disclosing such information poses a risk of bodily harm to the witness, the court can issue protective measures.

Furthermore, the bill requires each prosecuting attorney's office to maintain a central record of cases involving jailhouse witness testimony and to forward this information to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, which will create a confidential statewide database accessible only to prosecuting attorneys. The confidentiality of this database is set to expire on July 1, 2029, unless extended by the legislature. The bill also stipulates that if a jailhouse witness receives any benefits related to their testimony, the prosecuting attorney must notify any victims involved in the case.