The bill amends the Kansas offender registration act to allow certain drug offenders to petition for relief from registration requirements after a specified period of compliance. Specifically, it enables offenders who have registered for at least five years post-parole, discharge, or release, or ten years for certain offenders, to file a verified petition for relief. The bill outlines the conditions under which offenders may seek this relief, including stipulations for those with out-of-state convictions and the requirement that any time spent incarcerated or not complying with registration does not count towards the registration period.

Additionally, the bill establishes the process for filing a petition, including necessary information to be included and the requirement for a hearing. It specifies that the court may order a risk assessment at the offender's expense and sets forth the criteria for granting relief, which includes demonstrating rehabilitation and that registration is no longer necessary for public safety. If granted, the offender will be removed from the registry, and the Kansas Bureau of Investigation will be notified to update their records. The existing section of K.S.A. 22-4908 is repealed, and the act will take effect upon publication in the Kansas register.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 22-4908, 21-6614