This bill establishes new restrictions for sex offenders in Kansas, specifically targeting those who are 18 years or older and whose crimes involved victims under the age of 18. It prohibits these offenders from entering school property or attending school activities, with penalties escalating from a severity level 6 felony for a first offense to a severity level 3 felony for third or subsequent offenses. The bill also amends existing laws related to the Kansas offender registration act, clarifying definitions and expanding the scope of what constitutes a "sex offender."

Additionally, the bill includes several deletions and amendments to existing statutes, such as the removal of certain references in K.S.A. 22-4901 and K.S.A. 22-4902, and the introduction of new definitions and terms related to offenders, schools, and registration processes. Notably, it specifies that certain juvenile offenses will not require registration under the Kansas offender registration act, thereby providing a clearer framework for the treatment of juvenile offenders in relation to sexual crimes. The act will take effect upon publication in the statute book.

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