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Minutes for HB2155 - Committee on Judiciary
Short Title
Specifying that sheriffs have liability for official acts related to charge and custody of jails.
Minutes Content for Thu, Feb 27, 2025
Chairwoman Warren opened the hearing on HB2155
Natalie Scott, Revisor's Office, provided an overview of the bill and stood for questions.(Attachment 1)
Sheriff Jeff Easter, Sedgwick County, on behalf of Kansas Sheriff's' Association, provided testimony in support of the bill. He states in current statue 19-805 and 19-811 are conflicting. It is Kansas Sheriffs' Association belief that the requested change to K.S.A. 19-811 will be aligned with current case law and clear up any misunderstanding between the two current statutes. (Attachment 2)
Written only testimony was submitted by Don Peterson, on behalf of Kansas Trial Lawyers Association in opposition. (Attachment 3)
No further conferees.
Chairwoman Warren closed the hearing on HB2155.
