Kansas b2025_26 Biennium Status: Introduced

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.

Last action — Died in Committee

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

AN ACT concerning crimes, punishment and criminal procedure; relating to sex offenses; adding an element of sexual exploitation of a child involving communication through electronic means and social media; providing criminal penalties therefor; amending K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 21-5510 and repealing the existing section.

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Action History

  1. Died in Committee

  2. Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary

  3. Introduced

Sponsors

  • Senate Committee on Judiciary · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 164 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Senate Committee on Judiciary

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (164)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB493 do?
AN ACT concerning crimes, punishment and criminal procedure; relating to sex offenses; adding an element of sexual exploitation of a child involving communication through electronic means and social media; providing criminal penalties therefor; amending K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 21-5510 and repealing the existing section.
Who sponsors SB493?
SB493 is sponsored by Senate Committee on Judiciary.
What is the current status of SB493?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB493?
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