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KS SB288

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Federal and State Affairs

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits registered sex offenders aged 18 or older from entering school property or attending school activities if their underlying offense involved a victim under 18 years of age

  • First violation is a severity level 6 person felony; second violation is a severity level 5 person felony; third or subsequent violations are severity level 3 person felonies

  • Defines "school property" as any public or private school facility serving students in preschool through grade 12, including unified school districts and accredited nonpublic schools

  • Defines "school activity" broadly to include instructional time, after school care, tutoring, athletic events, dances, social events, field trips, plays, and assemblies where K-12 or preschool students are primary participants or audience

  • Amends K.S.A. 22-4901 and 22-4902 to incorporate these provisions into the Kansas Offender Registration Act

Legislative Description

Prohibiting certain sex offenders from entering onto school property or attending school activities and creating criminal penalties for violation thereof.

Last Action

Senate Hearing: Tuesday, March 11, 2025, 10:30 AM Room 346-S

3/11/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/4/2025

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