This bill amends various statutes in Kansas concerning crimes, punishment, and criminal procedure. A significant change is the addition of mitragynine to Schedule I of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act, classifying it as a controlled substance. The bill also revises the definition of theft under K.S.A. 21-5801 by removing the phrase "to have been" to clarify the knowledge requirement regarding stolen property. It introduces new classifications for theft based on the value of property or services, including a new severity level 10 for motor vehicles valued between $500 and $1,500.

Additionally, the bill modifies the expungement process for certain criminal convictions under K.S.A. 21-6614, allowing individuals convicted of specific misdemeanors and non-grid felonies to petition for expungement after three years, with exceptions for those who have completed specialty court programs. It also details the circumstances under which expunged records may be disclosed, particularly for employment in law enforcement and related fields, while restoring the right to possess firearms for individuals with expunged convictions. The bill aims to clarify existing laws, streamline the expungement process, and address the classification of controlled substances, including the introduction of new definitions and regulations for various chemical compounds.

Statutes affected:
Conference Committee Report - Fri, Apr 10, 2026: 21-5801, 21-6614, 65-4105, 27-ccr
Enrolled: 21-5801, 21-6614, 65-4105
Conference Committee Report - Fri, Apr 10, 2026 - Amd to SB430: 21-5801, 21-6614, 65-4105, 27-ccr