SB183

Creating the crimes of interference with a security camera in a correctional facility and aggravated interference with a security camera in a correctional facility and providing criminal penalties therefor.

Introduced·2/4/25
Introduced Text

Kansas SB183 creates new crimes for interfering with security cameras in correctional facilities and sets penalties.

Kansas SB183 establishes two new crimes: interference with a security camera in a correctional facility and aggravated interference with a security camera in a correctional facility. Interference is defined as intentionally covering a security camera without authority, which is a class A nonperson misdemeanor. Aggravated interference includes removing, damaging, or rendering a camera inoperable, or doing so during a riot, which is a severity level 9 nonperson felony if done without authority, and a severity level 6 nonperson felony if done during a riot.

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History

Feb 5, 2025

Senate

Senate Referred to Committee on Judiciary

Feb 4, 2025

Senate

Senate Introduced