The bill amends K.S.A. 21-5510 and K.S.A. 21-5611, which pertain to sexual exploitation of a child and unlawful transmission of visual depictions of a child, respectively. Key insertions include the definition of "artificially generated visual depiction," which refers to images created through digital manipulation that appear to depict a child engaging in sexually explicit conduct. The bill also clarifies that possessing such depictions with the intent to arouse or satisfy sexual desires is a criminal offense. Additionally, the bill specifies that the provisions regarding sexual exploitation apply to individuals who are 18 years or older when the child involved is under 14 years of age, establishing stricter penalties for these offenses.

Furthermore, the bill introduces new definitions and clarifications regarding terms such as "sexually explicit conduct," "state of nudity," and "visual depiction." It also includes provisions that exempt certain actions from being classified as unlawful transmission if the child depicted is the one transmitting the image. The bill repeals previous statutes related to these offenses, indicating a comprehensive update to the legal framework governing child exploitation and privacy violations. Overall, the bill aims to strengthen protections against child exploitation and enhance penalties for offenders.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 21-5510, 21-5611, 21-6101
As Amended by House Committee: 21-5510, 21-5611, 21-6101