The bill amends K.S.A. 38-612 to establish stricter penalties for individuals or entities that employ persons or children in violation of the law. It removes previous language that classified such violations as misdemeanors and instead categorizes them as Class A person misdemeanors for the first offense. Subsequent offenses are escalated to severity level 7 person felonies for a second conviction and severity level 5 person felonies for a third or subsequent conviction. Additionally, the bill introduces significant financial penalties, imposing a fine of $25,000 for a second conviction and $50,000 for a third or subsequent conviction.

Furthermore, the bill repeals K.S.A. 38-612 entirely, indicating a comprehensive overhaul of the existing legal framework regarding employment violations. The new provisions aim to enhance accountability and deter repeat offenses by imposing harsher penalties and fines. The act will take effect upon its publication in the statute book.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 38-612