Gov. Laura Kelly signs 4-piece crime bill raising penalty for buying sexual relations in Kansas

Kansas' Democratic governor signs bipartisan crime bill hitting on illegal purchase of sex, use of a laser pointer, vehicle theft and theft of gift cards.

By: Tim Carpenter

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: February 7, 2026

Words: 402

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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TOPEKA — Gov. Laura Kelly put a signature to a bundled law enforcement bill Friday elevating consequences for conviction of buying sexual relations, misuse of a laser pointer and crimes of vehicle and gift-card theft.

The legislation was a holdover from the 2025 legislative session that required final negotiations by the House and Senate. The deal was passed in January by a 119-4 margin in the House and a vote of 39-0 in the Senate.

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