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HB2537: Increasing the penalties for the crime of sexual extortion when an offender is 18 years of age or older and the victim is less than 18 years of age or a dependent adult, creating the crimes of aggravated sexual extortion causing great bodily harm and aggravated sexual extortion causing death and requiring the attorney general to prepare and provide educational materials and information concerning such crimes.

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Plain-Language Summary

This bill increases penalties for sexual extortion when an adult (18+ years old) takes advantage of a minor (under 18) or dependent adult. It also creates new crimes for causing great bodily harm or death.

Who This Affects

This affects minors and dependent adults in Kansas who may be victims of sexual extortion, as well as their families and communities.

Key Provisions

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Timeline

Introduced

Thursday, January 22, 2026

Last Action

House Approved by Governor on Monday, April 6, 2026

Apr 8, 2026

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