Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateKansasIn Committee
SB 306: Requiring persons convicted of or given diversion agreements for driving under the influence to attend victim impact panel programs.
Adam Thomas
SB 306 status: In Committee — Died in Committee (updated Apr 10, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Overall Score
58OUT OF 100
Score:58/100 civic fit
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 40/100
Constitutionality85%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion75%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill would require anyone convicted of or receiving a diversion for a DUI to attend a victim impact panel program.
Who is affected
Individuals processed through the Kansas judicial system for DUI charges.
Requirements and enforcement
Mandatory attendance at victim impact panel classes.
Costs and funding
Fees for participation would likely fall on the offender; courts would incur administrative costs for monitoring compliance.
When it takes effect
This legislation died in committee and is not currently effective.
Potential benefits
Potential for increased offender empathy, reduced recidivism, and enhanced public safety awareness.
Risks and tradeoffs
The potential for creating financial barriers to program completion and a lack of data on the effectiveness of specific panel programs.
What is still unknown
The specific cost of the panels, how compliance will be verified, and the availability of these programs in rural regions.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
45%
Benefits
- Potential long-term reduction in DUI-related public service expenditures
- Economic activity generated by victim impact panel program administration
- Reduction in property damage and healthcare costs associated with DUI accidents
Risks
- Mandatory out-of-pocket costs for participants attending programs
- Administrative costs to courts for tracking program compliance
- Potential for disparate impact on low-income offenders
Society
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Increased public awareness regarding the human cost of drunk driving
- Promotes emotional accountability for individuals convicted of DUIs
- Direct engagement between offenders and victim narratives
Risks
- Adds procedural burden to individuals seeking diversion
- Time commitment requirements for offenders
- Potential for logistical barriers in rural areas where programs may be scarce
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Public Health & Safety
Positive outlook
70%
Benefits
- Aims to reduce recidivism rates for DUI offenses
- Enhances general road safety through victim impact messaging
- Standardizes health and safety interventions across the judiciary
Risks
- No guarantee that impact panels reduce drunk driving incidents
- Panels do not address underlying behavioral health or addiction issues
- Compliance enforcement challenges if offenders fail to attend
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
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Analysis scope
Source provided is an abstract; details regarding fee structures or program curriculum are not available.
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Where it stands
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- GovernorUpcoming
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