The bill establishes new regulations regarding the presence of sex offenders on school property in Kansas. Specifically, it prohibits any sex offender aged 18 or older, whose underlying crime involved a victim under 18, from entering school property or attending school activities. Violations of this provision will result in escalating penalties: a severity level 6 felony for a first offense, a severity level 5 felony for a second offense, and a severity level 3 felony for a third or subsequent offense. This new section is intended to supplement the existing Kansas offender registration act.

Additionally, the bill amends existing statutes related to the Kansas offender registration act, including the definitions of "offender" and "sex offender." It clarifies that the term "offender" encompasses various categories, including sex offenders, violent offenders, and drug offenders, while also detailing specific crimes that classify an individual as a sex offender. The bill also repeals certain sections of the existing law, streamlining the legal framework surrounding offender registration. Overall, the legislation aims to enhance the safety of school environments by restricting access for individuals with specific criminal backgrounds.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 22-4901, 22-4902
As introduced: 22-4901, 22-4902