Bill > HB2164

This bill prohibits adult sex offenders who committed crimes against victims under 18 years old from entering school property or attending school activities, creating a new criminal offense with escalating penalties. Specifically, for sex offenders 18 and older whose original crime involved a victim under 18, entering school property or attending a school activity would be illegal, with penalties increasing in severity for repeat offenses: a first conviction is a severity level 6 person felony, a second conviction becomes a severity level 5 person felony, and a third or subsequent conviction is a severity level 3 person felony. The bill defines "school activity" as events sponsored by schools where children in kindergarten through 12th grade or preschool children are the primary participants or audience, such as instructional time, after-school programs, athletic events, dances, field trips, and school plays. "School property" is defined as structures used by schools for instruction or activities for these age groups. The bill amends the Kansas Offender Registration Act to incorporate these new provisions, creating a clear legal framework to restrict sex offenders' access to school environments and protect children from potential harm.

Government Affairs, Justice

Judiciary (House)

https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2164/