This bill introduces new criminal offenses related to the interference with security cameras in correctional facilities in Kansas. It defines "interference with a security camera" as the intentional covering of a security camera without authorization, while "aggravated interference" includes actions such as removing, damaging, or rendering a security camera inoperable, particularly during a riot. The bill establishes penalties for these offenses, categorizing interference as a class A nonperson misdemeanor and aggravated interference as a severity level 9 nonperson felony for general cases, escalating to a severity level 6 nonperson felony if the act occurs during a riot.

The bill also clarifies the definitions of "correctional facility" and "security camera," ensuring that the law encompasses various types of detention and correctional institutions. This legislation is intended to enhance the security and operational integrity of correctional facilities by imposing legal consequences for actions that compromise surveillance systems. The act will take effect upon its publication in the statute book.