The bill establishes the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Fund, which will replace the existing Department of Corrections Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Fund, leading to its abolition. It amends K.S.A. 74-7336 and K.S.A. 2024 Supp. 8-1567 by repealing the sections related to the previous fund. The new fund is designed to improve the state's approach to alcohol and drug abuse treatment, particularly for individuals within the criminal justice system.

In addition to the establishment of the new fund, the bill outlines specific penalties for driving under the influence (DUI) offenses, including mandatory imprisonment, fines, and community service, which vary based on prior convictions. It introduces a structured probation and treatment model that requires participation in multidisciplinary services for substance use disorders and emphasizes the use of risk assessment tools. The bill also clarifies definitions related to convictions, including provisions for diversion agreements and the treatment of multiple convictions from the same arrest. Furthermore, it reallocates funds from fines to support community programs and the new treatment fund, while ensuring that mandatory penalties cannot be circumvented through plea bargaining. Overall, the legislation aims to enhance accountability for driving offenses and improve treatment options for substance abuse in Kansas.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 74-7336, 8-1567, 75-52
As Amended by House Committee: 74-7336, 8-1567, 75-52
Enrolled: 74-7336, 8-1567