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Introduced
01/24/2019
01/24/2019
In Committee
02/14/2019
02/14/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/21/2020
05/21/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning crimes, punishment and criminal procedure; relating 2 to sex offenses; sexual battery; spouses; amending K.S.A. 2018 Supp. 3 21-5505 and repealing the existing section. 4 5
AI Summary
This bill amends Kansas law to remove the spousal exception for the crime of sexual battery. Specifically, it removes the language "who is not the spouse of the offender" from the definition of sexual battery, making it illegal for a person to sexually touch their spouse without consent. The bill also repeals the existing section and states that the act will take effect upon its publication in the statute book.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
House Stricken from Calendar by Rule 1507 (on 02/28/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://kslegislature.org/li/b2019_20/measures/hb2079/ |
| BillText | http://kslegislature.org/li/b2019_20/measures/documents/hb2079_00_0000.pdf |
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