This bill amends K.S.A. 21-5424 to modify the crime of exposing another individual to a life-threatening communicable disease. The new language specifies that it is unlawful for an individual who knows they are infected to engage in sexual intercourse or sodomy with the intent to expose another person to the disease, regardless of the legality of the act. Additionally, the bill includes provisions against selling or donating bodily fluids and sharing hypodermic needles with the intent to expose another person to the disease.

The bill also increases the penalties for this crime, changing the severity level from a level 7 to a level 4 person felony. Furthermore, the existing section of K.S.A. 21-5424 is repealed, and the act will take effect upon publication in the statute book.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 21-5424