The bill amends Kansas laws concerning domestic battery and drug abuse treatment programs, introducing stricter penalties for offenders, particularly those with prior convictions. It prohibits work release for individuals convicted of a second or third domestic battery offense and requires first-time offenders to undergo a domestic violence offender assessment. The legislation clarifies definitions of domestic battery and aggravated domestic battery, detailing the classification of these offenses and their penalties. Additionally, it excludes offenders convicted of nonperson felonies from participating in certified drug abuse treatment programs.

The bill also establishes a framework for the certification and recertification of drug abuse treatment programs by the Kansas sentencing commission, outlining necessary qualifications, client supervision requirements, and fee reimbursement procedures. It sets a four-year certification period and grants the commission authority to revoke certification for non-compliance. Treatment providers must be certified and receive specific training. Furthermore, the bill ensures that costs for drug abuse assessments and treatment for eligible individuals are covered by the Kansas sentencing commission, with provisions for assessing individuals' financial capabilities. It mandates collaboration between community corrections and substance abuse treatment staff for effective monitoring and repeals certain existing statutes related to drug abuse treatment.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 21-5414
As Amended by House Committee on Corrections and Juvenile Justice: 21-5414
{As Amended by House Committee of the Whole}: 21-5414
As Amended by Senate Committee on Judiciary: 21-5414
Conference Committee Report - Thu, Mar 26, 2026: 21-6824, 75-52
Enrolled: 21-5414, 21-6824, 75-52
As introduced: 21-5414
As Amended by House Committee: 21-5414
As Amended by Senate Committee: 21-5414