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KS HB2762
Bill
Status
2/24/2026
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary
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AI Summary
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Amends K.S.A. 21-5512 to expand the definition of "person in a position of authority for a school" for purposes of the unlawful sexual relations statute, which criminalizes consensual sexual conduct between authority figures and students age 16 or older
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Defines "person in a position of authority for a school" as someone who is not a student, is delegated authority by the school to interact with students, and is either designated through employment to provide services for the school or is a contractor/employee of a contractor providing school services
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Removes school volunteers from the definition of "person in a position of authority for a school" through Senate Committee amendment
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Applies to public and private schools offering grades kindergarten through 12, with violations classified as a severity level 5 person felony
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Takes effect upon publication in the Kansas statute book
Legislative Description
Modifying the crime of unlawful sexual relations to describe who is a person in a position of authority for a school.
Last Action
Senate Committee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by Committee on Judiciary
3/13/2026