This bill amends existing Kansas laws regarding breach of privacy, specifically increasing penalties for attempts, conspiracies, or criminal solicitations related to this crime, particularly when the victim is under 14 years of age. It modifies the culpable mental state required to commit such crimes and establishes that attempts to commit certain serious offenses, including breach of privacy, will be treated with heightened severity if the offender is 18 years or older and the victim is less than 14 years old. The bill also outlines specific definitions and penalties for various forms of breach of privacy, including unauthorized recording or dissemination of private images.

Key changes include the deletion of certain phrases to clarify the definitions of breach of privacy and the introduction of new penalties for violations involving minors. For instance, the bill specifies that attempts to commit breach of privacy are classified as off-grid felonies if the offender is an adult and the victim is a child under 14. Additionally, the bill repeals previous sections of law that are now superseded by these amendments, ensuring that the updated legal framework is clear and enforceable.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 21-5301, 21-5302, 21-5303, 21-6101