The bill amends K.S.A. 21-5424 to modify the crime of exposing another individual to a life-threatening communicable disease. It expands the definition of the crime to include engaging in sexual intercourse or sodomy, regardless of whether such acts are lawful or unlawful, with the intent to expose another person to the disease. Additionally, the bill increases the penalties for this crime, changing the severity level from 7 to 4, person felony. The bill also clarifies definitions related to sexual intercourse and sodomy, specifying that penetration by objects other than the male sex organ is excluded from these definitions.

Furthermore, the bill repeals the existing section of K.S.A. 21-5424, effectively replacing it with the newly amended language. The changes aim to strengthen the legal framework surrounding the transmission of communicable diseases and enhance public health protections. The act will take effect upon its publication in the statute book.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 21-5424
As introduced: 21-5424