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KS HB2518
Bill
Status
2/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary
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AI Summary
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Changes the mental state required for breach of privacy from "knowingly" to "intentionally," requiring prosecutors to prove the defendant acted with purpose rather than mere awareness
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Elevates breach of privacy involving victims aged 14-17 to a severity level 5 person felony (up from severity level 8)
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Makes breach of privacy an off-grid person felony when the offender is 18+ and the victim is under 14 years old, applying to both the completed crime and attempt, conspiracy, or criminal solicitation
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Adds breach of privacy (K.S.A. 21-6101(a)(6) and (7)) to the list of crimes exempted from standard penalty reductions for attempt, conspiracy, and criminal solicitation when the victim is under 14
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Amends K.S.A. 21-5301, 21-5302, 21-5303, and K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 21-6101, with the act taking effect upon publication in the statute book
Legislative Description
Increasing the criminal penalties for certain violations of the crime of breach of privacy and modifying the culpable mental state required to commit such crime.
Last Action
Senate Committee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by Committee on Judiciary
3/13/2026