The proposed bill establishes new restrictions for sex offenders aged 18 and older who have committed crimes against minors under 18 years of age. Specifically, it prohibits these offenders from entering school property or attending school activities. Violations of this provision will result in escalating penalties, with a first conviction classified as a severity level 6 felony, a second as a severity level 5 felony, and a third or subsequent conviction as a severity level 3 felony. This new section will be integrated into the existing Kansas offender registration act.

Additionally, the bill amends existing statutes related to the Kansas offender registration act, including the definitions of "offender" and "sex offender," and clarifies the scope of the act. Notably, it deletes references to certain sections of the law and specifies that certain juvenile offenses will not require registration under the act. The bill also repeals previous definitions and provisions in K.S.A. 22-4901 and 22-4902, streamlining the legal framework surrounding offender registration in Kansas. The act will take effect upon publication in the statute book.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 74-5605
S Sub for: 22-4901, 22-4902