HB2749

Amending the crime of unlawful sexual relations to include persons in a position of trust or authority when such position is used to carry out the offense.

Introduced·2/6/26
Introduced Text

Kansas HB2749 amends the crime of unlawful sexual relations to include persons in positions of trust or authority who abuse their position to commit.

Kansas HB2749 amends the crime of unlawful sexual relations to include individuals in positions of trust or authority who abuse their position to commit the offense. This includes teachers, clergy members, coaches, counselors, and others who exercise supervision, guidance, counseling, mentorship, or spiritual authority over a child. The bill specifies various scenarios where such abuse can occur, such as within schools, religious institutions, or correctional facilities. The severity of the crime is determined by the nature of the relationship and the specific circumstances of the offense.

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Judiciary Committee
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History

Feb 6

House

House Introduced

Feb 6

House

House Referred to Committee on Judiciary