The "Crush Transnational Repression in Kansas Act" seeks to strengthen criminal penalties for offenses related to transnational repression, defined as actions by foreign agents aimed at harassing or controlling individuals outside their jurisdiction. The bill introduces specific definitions for terms such as "agent," "foreign adversary," and "transnational repression," and establishes that crimes committed with the intent to coerce individuals or retaliate against them for exercising their First Amendment rights will be subject to these enhanced penalties. It also mandates the creation of training programs for law enforcement to identify and respond to such repression, alongside public awareness initiatives to inform citizens about reporting mechanisms.

In addition to these provisions, the bill amends K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 21-6804 to incorporate new sentencing guidelines that emphasize presumptive imprisonment for various offenses, including those involving firearms and violence against law enforcement. It requires mandatory consecutive sentences for specific violations and states that decisions regarding nonprison sentences for these offenses cannot be appealed. The bill also repeals K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 21-6804, which may have previously outlined different sentencing guidelines. Overall, the legislation aims to enhance penalties for violent crimes and ensure offenders serve their sentences without the possibility of appeal, taking effect upon publication in the statute book.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 21-6804