SB493

Adding an element to the crime of sexual exploitation of a child that involves communication through electronic means and social media and providing criminal penalties therefor.

Introduced·2/5/26
Introduced Text

Kansas SB493 adds electronic communication and social media to the crime of sexual exploitation of a child and sets penalties.

Kansas SB493 amends the definition of sexual exploitation of a child to include communication through electronic means and social media. It specifies criminal penalties for those who employ, use, persuade, induce, entice, or coerce a child to engage in sexually explicit conduct through these means. The bill also sets penalties for attempting, conspiring, or soliciting to commit such crimes. The severity of the crime depends on the age of the offender and the child involved.

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History

Feb 6

Senate

Senate Referred to Committee on Judiciary

Feb 5

Senate

Senate Introduced