Kansas · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 2594: Modifying the elements of the crime of blackmail related to threatened dissemination of any image, video or other recording of another identifiable person who is nude or engaged in sexual activity by changing the connection to breach of privacy and describing the content of the image, video or other recording.

Passed both chambers Last action April 10, 2026: Died on Calendar

Plain-language summary

HB 2594 is a bill introduced in the Kansas House on January 29, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Modifying the elements of the crime of blackmail related to threatened dissemination of any image, video or other recording of another identifiable person who is nude or engaged in sexual activity by changing the connection to breach of privacy and describing the content of the image, video or other recording. Primary sponsor: Committee on Judiciary. Most recent recorded action (April 10, 2026): Died on Calendar.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Committee on Judiciary.