{ "batch": "596-kansas-platform-restrictions-by-state", "articles": [ { "id": "learn_r596_kansas_platform_restrictions_by_state_ks_anchor", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Kansas: statutory code index", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Kansas's statutes are published on the official Kansas State Legislature site at kslegislature.gov/b2025_26/laws/ under the heading '2026 Kansas Statutes' with an index listing chapters 1 through 84 plus the Organic Act and Chapter 094, covering subjects from accountants and agriculture to weights and measures and unfair trade.", "body": "Kansas's statutes are published on the official Kansas State Legislature site at kslegislature.gov/b2025_26/laws/ under the heading '2026 Kansas Statutes' with an index listing chapters 1 through 84 plus the Organic Act and Chapter 094, covering subjects from accountants and agriculture to weights and measures and unfair trade.\n\nWhat Kansas State Legislature / Revisor of Statutes, State of Kansas actually says:\n\n“2026 Kansas Statutes\n\n\n\n Index : A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z \nChapter 1. - ACCOUNTANTS, CERTIFIED PUBLIC\nChapter 2. - AGRICULTURE\nChapter 3. - AIRCRAFT AND AIRFIELDS\nChapter 4. - APPORTIONMENT\nChapter 5. - ARBITRATION AND AWARD\nChapter 7. - ATTORNEYS AT LAW\nChapter 8. - AUTOMOBILES AND OTHER VEHICLES\nChapter 9. - BANKS AND BANKING; TRUST COMPANIES\nChapter 10. - BONDS AND WARRANTS\nChapter 11. - CENSUS\nChapter 12. - CITIES AND MUNICIPALITIES\nChapter 13. - CITIES OF THE FIRST CLASS\nChapter 14. - CITIES OF THE SECOND CLASS\nChapter 15. - CITIES OF THE THIRD CLASS\nChapter 16. - CONTRACTS AND PROMISES\nChapter 16a. - CONSUMER CREDIT CODE\nChapter 17. - CORPORATIONS\nChapter 18. - COUNTIES\nChapter 19. - COUNTIES AND COUNTY OFFICERS\nChapter 20. - COURTS\nChapter 21. - CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS\nChapter 22. - CRIMINAL PROCEDURE\nChapter 22a. - DISTRICT OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES\nChapter 23. - KANSAS FAMILY LAW CODE\nChapter 24. - DRAINAGE AND LEVEES\nChapter 25. - ELECTIONS\nChapter 26. - EMINENT DOMAIN\nChapter 27. - FEDERAL JURISDICTION\nChapter 28. - FEES AND SALARIES\nChapter 29. - FENCES\nChapter 31. - FIRE PROTECTION\nChapter 32. - WILDLIFE, PARKS AND RECREATION\nChapter 33. - STATUTE OF FRAUDS; FRAUDULENT CONVEYANCES\nChapter 34. - GRAIN AND FORAGE\nChapter 35. - HOLIDAYS AND DAYS OF COMMEMORATION\nChapter 36. - HOTELS, LODGINGHOUSES AND RESTAURANTS\nChapter 37. - IMPEACHMENT\nChapter 38. - MINORS\nChapter 39. - DEPENDENT PERSONS AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES; SOCIAL WELFARE\nChapter 40. - INSURANCE\nChapter 41. - INTOXICATING LIQUORS AND BEVERAGES\nChapter 42. - IRRIGATION\nChapter 43. - JURORS\nChapter 44. - LABOR AND INDUSTRIES\nChapter 45. - PUBLIC RECORDS, DOCUMENTS AND INFORMATION\nChapter 46. - LEGISLATURE\nChapter 47. - LIVESTOCK AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS\nChapter 48. - MILITIA, DEFENSE AND PUBLIC SAFETY\nChapter 49. - MINES AND MINING\nChapter 50. - UNFAIR TRADE AND CONSUMER PROTECTION\nChapter 51. - MOTION PICTURES\nChapter 52. - NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS\nChapter 53. - NOTARIAL ACTS\nChapter 54. - OATHS AND AFFIRMATIONS\nChapter 55. - OIL AND GAS\nChapter 56. - PARTNERSHIPS\nChapter 56a. - KANSAS UNIFORM PARTNERSHIP ACT\nChapter 57. - PERFORMING RIGHTS, ROYALTIES AND COPYRIGHTS; MUSICAL WORKS\nChapter 58. - PERSONAL AND REAL PROPERTY\nChapter 58a. - KANSAS UNIFORM TRUST CODE\nChapter 59. - PROBATE CODE\nChapter 60. - PROCEDURE, CIVIL\nChapter 61. - PROCEDURE, CIVIL, FOR LIMITED ACTIONS\nChapter 64. - PUBLICATIONS, BIBLIOGRAPHY AND CALENDAR\nChapter 65. - PUBLIC HEALTH\nChapter 66. - PUBLIC UTILITIES\nChapter 68. - ROADS AND BRIDGES\nChapter 69. - SABBATH\nChapter 70. - SALVAGE\nChapter 70a. - SAND AND GRAVEL\nChapter 71. - SCHOOLS - COMMUNITY COLLEGES\nChapter 72. - SCHOOLS\nChapter 73. - SOLDIERS, SAILORS AND PATRIOTIC EMBLEMS\nChapter 74. - STATE BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND AUTHORITIES\nChapter 75. - STATE DEPARTMENTS; PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES\nChapter 76. - STATE INSTITUTIONS AND AGENCIES; HISTORICAL PROPERTY\nChapter 77. - STATUTES; ADMINISTRATIVE RULES AND REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURE\nChapter 78. - SURETYSHIP\nChapter 79. - TAXATION\nChapter 80. - TOWNSHIPS AND TOWNSHIP OFFICERS\nChapter 81. - TRADEMARKS AND SERVICE MARKS\nChapter 82. - WAREHOUSES\nChapter 82a. - WATERS AND WATERCOURSES\nChapter 83. - WEIGHTS AND MEASURES\nChapter 84. - UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE\nORGANIC ACT\nChapter 094\nThe Declaration of Independence\nAmendments to the Constitution of the United States”\n\nNote: Anchor record. The page heading '2026 Kansas Statutes' and the full chapter list are the verbatim evidence. Published by the Revisor of Statutes, State of Kansas, © 2026.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.kslegislature.gov/b2025_26/laws/", "last_verified": "2026-10-20", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Kansas State Legislature / Revisor of Statutes, State of Kansas", "evidence_quote": "2026 Kansas Statutes\n\n\n\n Index : A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z \nChapter 1. - ACCOUNTANTS, CERTIFIED PUBLIC\nChapter 2. - AGRICULTURE\nChapter 3. - AIRCRAFT AND AIRFIELDS\nChapter 4. - APPORTIONMENT\nChapter 5. - ARBITRATION AND AWARD\nChapter 7. - ATTORNEYS AT LAW\nChapter 8. - AUTOMOBILES AND OTHER VEHICLES\nChapter 9. - BANKS AND BANKING; TRUST COMPANIES\nChapter 10. - BONDS AND WARRANTS\nChapter 11. - CENSUS\nChapter 12. - CITIES AND MUNICIPALITIES\nChapter 13. - CITIES OF THE FIRST CLASS\nChapter 14. - CITIES OF THE SECOND CLASS\nChapter 15. - CITIES OF THE THIRD CLASS\nChapter 16. - CONTRACTS AND PROMISES\nChapter 16a. - CONSUMER CREDIT CODE\nChapter 17. - CORPORATIONS\nChapter 18. - COUNTIES\nChapter 19. - COUNTIES AND COUNTY OFFICERS\nChapter 20. - COURTS\nChapter 21. - CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS\nChapter 22. - CRIMINAL PROCEDURE\nChapter 22a. - DISTRICT OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES\nChapter 23. - KANSAS FAMILY LAW CODE\nChapter 24. - DRAINAGE AND LEVEES\nChapter 25. - ELECTIONS\nChapter 26. - EMINENT DOMAIN\nChapter 27. - FEDERAL JURISDICTION\nChapter 28. - FEES AND SALARIES\nChapter 29. - FENCES\nChapter 31. - FIRE PROTECTION\nChapter 32. - WILDLIFE, PARKS AND RECREATION\nChapter 33. - STATUTE OF FRAUDS; FRAUDULENT CONVEYANCES\nChapter 34. - GRAIN AND FORAGE\nChapter 35. - HOLIDAYS AND DAYS OF COMMEMORATION\nChapter 36. - HOTELS, LODGINGHOUSES AND RESTAURANTS\nChapter 37. - IMPEACHMENT\nChapter 38. - MINORS\nChapter 39. - DEPENDENT PERSONS AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES; SOCIAL WELFARE\nChapter 40. - INSURANCE\nChapter 41. - INTOXICATING LIQUORS AND BEVERAGES\nChapter 42. - IRRIGATION\nChapter 43. - JURORS\nChapter 44. - LABOR AND INDUSTRIES\nChapter 45. - PUBLIC RECORDS, DOCUMENTS AND INFORMATION\nChapter 46. - LEGISLATURE\nChapter 47. - LIVESTOCK AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS\nChapter 48. - MILITIA, DEFENSE AND PUBLIC SAFETY\nChapter 49. - MINES AND MINING\nChapter 50. - UNFAIR TRADE AND CONSUMER PROTECTION\nChapter 51. - MOTION PICTURES\nChapter 52. - NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS\nChapter 53. - NOTARIAL ACTS\nChapter 54. - OATHS AND AFFIRMATIONS\nChapter 55. - OIL AND GAS\nChapter 56. - PARTNERSHIPS\nChapter 56a. - KANSAS UNIFORM PARTNERSHIP ACT\nChapter 57. - PERFORMING RIGHTS, ROYALTIES AND COPYRIGHTS; MUSICAL WORKS\nChapter 58. - PERSONAL AND REAL PROPERTY\nChapter 58a. - KANSAS UNIFORM TRUST CODE\nChapter 59. - PROBATE CODE\nChapter 60. - PROCEDURE, CIVIL\nChapter 61. - PROCEDURE, CIVIL, FOR LIMITED ACTIONS\nChapter 64. - PUBLICATIONS, BIBLIOGRAPHY AND CALENDAR\nChapter 65. - PUBLIC HEALTH\nChapter 66. - PUBLIC UTILITIES\nChapter 68. - ROADS AND BRIDGES\nChapter 69. - SABBATH\nChapter 70. - SALVAGE\nChapter 70a. - SAND AND GRAVEL\nChapter 71. - SCHOOLS - COMMUNITY COLLEGES\nChapter 72. - SCHOOLS\nChapter 73. - SOLDIERS, SAILORS AND PATRIOTIC EMBLEMS\nChapter 74. - STATE BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND AUTHORITIES\nChapter 75. - STATE DEPARTMENTS; PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES\nChapter 76. - STATE INSTITUTIONS AND AGENCIES; HISTORICAL PROPERTY\nChapter 77. - STATUTES; ADMINISTRATIVE RULES AND REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURE\nChapter 78. - SURETYSHIP\nChapter 79. - TAXATION\nChapter 80. - TOWNSHIPS AND TOWNSHIP OFFICERS\nChapter 81. - TRADEMARKS AND SERVICE MARKS\nChapter 82. - WAREHOUSES\nChapter 82a. - WATERS AND WATERCOURSES\nChapter 83. - WEIGHTS AND MEASURES\nChapter 84. - UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE\nORGANIC ACT\nChapter 094\nThe Declaration of Independence\nAmendments to the Constitution of the United States", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "596-kansas-platform-restrictions-by-state", "subject": "Kansas", "topic": "statutory code index", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us-ks" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "safety.legal" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r596_kansas_platform_restrictions_by_state_ks_statute_21_6401", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Kansas: statute: promoting obscenity", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Kansas Statute 21-6401 criminalizes promoting obscenity (recklessly manufacturing, mailing, transmitting, publishing, distributing, presenting, exhibiting or advertising obscene material or devices, or producing/directing obscene performances) as a Class A nonperson misdemeanor, escalating to a severity level 9 person felony on a second or subsequent conviction; promoting obscenity to minors is a Class A nonperson misdemeanor escalating to severity level 8 person felony on repeat offense.", "body": "Kansas Statute 21-6401 criminalizes promoting obscenity (recklessly manufacturing, mailing, transmitting, publishing, distributing, presenting, exhibiting or advertising obscene material or devices, or producing/directing obscene performances) as a Class A nonperson misdemeanor, escalating to a severity level 9 person felony on a second or subsequent conviction; promoting obscenity to minors is a Class A nonperson misdemeanor escalating to severity level 8 person felony on repeat offense.\n\nWhat Kansas State Legislature / Revisor of Statutes, State of Kansas actually says:\n\n“21-6401. Promoting obscenity; promoting obscenity to minors. (a) Promoting obscenity is recklessly:(1) Manufacturing, mailing, transmitting, publishing, distributing, presenting, exhibiting or advertising any obscene material or obscene device;(2) possessing any obscene material or obscene device with intent to mail, transmit, publish, distribute, present, exhibit or advertise such material or device;(3) offering or agreeing to manufacture, mail, transmit, publish, distribute, present, exhibit or advertise any obscene material or obscene device; or(4) producing, presenting or directing an obscene performance or participating in a portion thereof which is obscene or which contributes to its obscenity.(b) Promoting obscenity to minors is promoting obscenity, as defined in subsection (a), where a recipient of the obscene material or obscene device or a member of the audience of an obscene performance is a child under the age of 18 years.(c) (1) Promoting obscenity is a:(A) Class A nonperson misdemeanor, except as provided in (c)(1)(B); and(B) severity level 9, person felony upon a second or subsequent conviction.(2) Promoting obscenity to minors is a:(A) Class A nonperson misdemeanor, except as provided in (c)(2)(B); and(B) severity level 8, person felony upon a second or subsequent conviction.”\n\nNote: Kansas's core obscenity statute. Defines 'obscene' using the Miller test (contemporary community standards, prurient interest, patently offensive sexual content, lacking serious value). Includes 'obscene device' definition covering dildos/artificial vaginas marketed for genital stimulation. Defenses for libraries, schools, scientific/medical purposes.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.kslegislature.gov/b2025_26/laws/021_000_0000_chapter/021_064_0000_article/021_064_0001_section/021_064_0001_k/", "last_verified": "2026-10-20", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Kansas State Legislature / Revisor of Statutes, State of Kansas", "evidence_quote": "21-6401. Promoting obscenity; promoting obscenity to minors. (a) Promoting obscenity is recklessly:(1) Manufacturing, mailing, transmitting, publishing, distributing, presenting, exhibiting or advertising any obscene material or obscene device;(2) possessing any obscene material or obscene device with intent to mail, transmit, publish, distribute, present, exhibit or advertise such material or device;(3) offering or agreeing to manufacture, mail, transmit, publish, distribute, present, exhibit or advertise any obscene material or obscene device; or(4) producing, presenting or directing an obscene performance or participating in a portion thereof which is obscene or which contributes to its obscenity.(b) Promoting obscenity to minors is promoting obscenity, as defined in subsection (a), where a recipient of the obscene material or obscene device or a member of the audience of an obscene performance is a child under the age of 18 years.(c) (1) Promoting obscenity is a:(A) Class A nonperson misdemeanor, except as provided in (c)(1)(B); and(B) severity level 9, person felony upon a second or subsequent conviction.(2) Promoting obscenity to minors is a:(A) Class A nonperson misdemeanor, except as provided in (c)(2)(B); and(B) severity level 8, person felony upon a second or subsequent conviction.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "596-kansas-platform-restrictions-by-state", "subject": "Kansas", "topic": "statute: promoting obscenity", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us-ks" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "safety.legal", "rules.content" ], "explicitness": "explicit_solo" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r596_kansas_platform_restrictions_by_state_ks_statute_21_6402", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Kansas: statute: promotion to minors of material harmful to minors", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Kansas Statute 21-6402 prohibits knowingly displaying material harmful to minors where minors can view it, presenting/distributing harmful material to minors, or presenting harmful performances to minors in commercial establishments; violation is a Class B nonperson misdemeanor with affirmative defenses including blinder racks, reasonable age verification via ID documents, and presence of parent/guardian.", "body": "Kansas Statute 21-6402 prohibits knowingly displaying material harmful to minors where minors can view it, presenting/distributing harmful material to minors, or presenting harmful performances to minors in commercial establishments; violation is a Class B nonperson misdemeanor with affirmative defenses including blinder racks, reasonable age verification via ID documents, and presence of parent/guardian.\n\nWhat Kansas State Legislature / Revisor of Statutes, State of Kansas actually says:\n\n“21-6402. Promotion to minors of material harmful to minors. (a) No person having custody, control or supervision of any commercial establishment shall knowingly:(1) Display any material which is harmful to minors in such a way that minors, as a part of the invited general public, will be exposed to view such material or device;(2) present or distribute to a minor, or otherwise allow a minor to view, with or without consideration, any material which is harmful to minors; or(3) present to a minor, or participate in presenting to a minor, with or without consideration, any performance which is harmful to a minor.(b) Violation of this section is a class B nonperson misdemeanor.”\n\nNote: Defines 'harmful to minors' with three-prong test (prurient appeal to minors, patently offensive to adult community standards for minors, lacking serious value for minors). Defines 'blinder rack' covering lower 2/3 of material. Defenses for schools, libraries, scientific/medical/educational purposes.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.kslegislature.gov/b2025_26/laws/021_000_0000_chapter/021_064_0000_article/021_064_0002_section/021_064_0002_k/", "last_verified": "2026-10-20", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Kansas State Legislature / Revisor of Statutes, State of Kansas", "evidence_quote": "21-6402. Promotion to minors of material harmful to minors. (a) No person having custody, control or supervision of any commercial establishment shall knowingly:(1) Display any material which is harmful to minors in such a way that minors, as a part of the invited general public, will be exposed to view such material or device;(2) present or distribute to a minor, or otherwise allow a minor to view, with or without consideration, any material which is harmful to minors; or(3) present to a minor, or participate in presenting to a minor, with or without consideration, any performance which is harmful to a minor.(b) Violation of this section is a class B nonperson misdemeanor.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "596-kansas-platform-restrictions-by-state", "subject": "Kansas", "topic": "statute: promotion to minors of material harmful to minors", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us-ks" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "safety.legal", "rules.content" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r596_kansas_platform_restrictions_by_state_ks_statute_21_6419", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Kansas: statute: selling sexual relations", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Kansas Statute 21-6419 criminalizes selling sexual relations (performing for hire or offering/agreeing to perform for hire sexual intercourse, sodomy, or manual/bodily contact stimulation of genitals with intent to arouse) as a Class B nonperson misdemeanor, with an affirmative defense if the defendant was subjected to human trafficking or commercial sexual exploitation of a child.", "body": "Kansas Statute 21-6419 criminalizes selling sexual relations (performing for hire or offering/agreeing to perform for hire sexual intercourse, sodomy, or manual/bodily contact stimulation of genitals with intent to arouse) as a Class B nonperson misdemeanor, with an affirmative defense if the defendant was subjected to human trafficking or commercial sexual exploitation of a child.\n\nWhat Kansas State Legislature / Revisor of Statutes, State of Kansas actually says:\n\n“21-6419. Selling sexual relations. (a) Selling sexual relations is performing for hire, or offering or agreeing to perform for hire where there is an exchange of value, any of the following acts:(1) Sexual intercourse;(2) sodomy; or(3) manual or other bodily contact stimulation of the genitals of any person with the intent to arouse or gratify the sexual desires of the offender or another.(b) Selling sexual relations is a class B nonperson misdemeanor.(c) It shall be an affirmative defense to any prosecution under this section that the defendant committed the violation of this section because such defendant was subjected to human trafficking or aggravated human trafficking, as defined by K.S.A. 21-5426, and amendments thereto, or commercial sexual exploitation of a child, as defined by K.S.A. 21-6422, and amendments thereto.”\n\nNote: Part of Chapter 21 Article 64 (Crimes Against Public Morals). Covers prostitution-type activity. Trafficking victim affirmative defense.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.kslegislature.gov/b2025_26/laws/021_000_0000_chapter/021_064_0000_article/021_064_0019_section/021_064_0019_k/", "last_verified": "2026-10-20", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Kansas State Legislature / Revisor of Statutes, State of Kansas", "evidence_quote": "21-6419. Selling sexual relations. (a) Selling sexual relations is performing for hire, or offering or agreeing to perform for hire where there is an exchange of value, any of the following acts:(1) Sexual intercourse;(2) sodomy; or(3) manual or other bodily contact stimulation of the genitals of any person with the intent to arouse or gratify the sexual desires of the offender or another.(b) Selling sexual relations is a class B nonperson misdemeanor.(c) It shall be an affirmative defense to any prosecution under this section that the defendant committed the violation of this section because such defendant was subjected to human trafficking or aggravated human trafficking, as defined by K.S.A. 21-5426, and amendments thereto, or commercial sexual exploitation of a child, as defined by K.S.A. 21-6422, and amendments thereto.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "596-kansas-platform-restrictions-by-state", "subject": "Kansas", "topic": "statute: selling sexual relations", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us-ks" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "safety.legal" ], "explicitness": "explicit_partnered" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r596_kansas_platform_restrictions_by_state_ks_statute_21_6420", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Kansas: statute: promoting the sale of sexual relations", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Kansas Statute 21-6420 criminalizes promoting the sale of sexual relations (knowingly establishing/managing property where sexual relations are sold, permitting property to be used for prostitution, procuring/soliciting patrons, providing transportation for prostitution) as a severity level 9 person felony (first offense) with a $2,500-$5,000 fine, escalating to severity level 7 person felony with a $5,000+ fine on repeat conviction; fines go to human trafficking victim assistance fund.", "body": "Kansas Statute 21-6420 criminalizes promoting the sale of sexual relations (knowingly establishing/managing property where sexual relations are sold, permitting property to be used for prostitution, procuring/soliciting patrons, providing transportation for prostitution) as a severity level 9 person felony (first offense) with a $2,500-$5,000 fine, escalating to severity level 7 person felony with a $5,000+ fine on repeat conviction; fines go to human trafficking victim assistance fund.\n\nWhat Kansas State Legislature / Revisor of Statutes, State of Kansas actually says:\n\n“21-6420. Promoting the sale of sexual relations. (a) Promoting the sale of sexual relations is knowingly:(1) Establishing, owning, maintaining or managing any property, whether real or personal, where sexual relations are being sold or offered for sale by a person who is 18 years of age or older, or participating in the establishment, ownership, maintenance or management thereof;(2) permitting any property, whether real or personal, partially or wholly owned or controlled by the defendant to be used as a place where sexual relations are being sold or offered for sale;(3) procuring a person selling sexual relations who is 18 years of age or older for a place where sexual relations are being sold or offered for sale;(4) inducing another who is 18 years of age or older to become a person who sells sexual relations;(5) soliciting a patron for a person 18 years of age or older who is selling sexual relations or for a place where sexual relations are being sold or offered for sale;(6) procuring a person 18 years of age or older who is selling sexual relations for a patron;(7) procuring transportation for, paying for the transportation of, or transporting a person 18 years of age or older within this state with the intention of assisting or promoting that person's engaging in the sale of sexual relations; or(8) being employed to perform any act which is prohibited by this section.(b) (1) Promoting the sale of sexual relations is a:(A) Severity level 9, person felony, except as provided in subsection (b)(1)(B); and(B) severity level 7, person felony when committed by a person who has, prior to the commission of the crime, been convicted of a violation of this section, or any prior version of this section.(2) In addition to any other sentence imposed, a person convicted under subsection (b)(1)(A) shall be fined not less than $2,500 nor more than $5,000. In addition to any other sentence imposed, a person convicted under subsection (b)(1)(B) shall be fined not less than $5,000. All fines collected pursuant to this section shall be remitted to the human trafficking victim assistance fund created by K.S.A. 75-758, and amendments thereto.”\n\nNote: Pimping/promoting prostitution statute. Higher penalties than selling sexual relations itself. Fines directed to human trafficking victim assistance fund.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.kslegislature.gov/b2025_26/laws/021_000_0000_chapter/021_064_0000_article/021_064_0020_section/021_064_0020_k/", "last_verified": "2026-10-20", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Kansas State Legislature / Revisor of Statutes, State of Kansas", "evidence_quote": "21-6420. Promoting the sale of sexual relations. (a) Promoting the sale of sexual relations is knowingly:(1) Establishing, owning, maintaining or managing any property, whether real or personal, where sexual relations are being sold or offered for sale by a person who is 18 years of age or older, or participating in the establishment, ownership, maintenance or management thereof;(2) permitting any property, whether real or personal, partially or wholly owned or controlled by the defendant to be used as a place where sexual relations are being sold or offered for sale;(3) procuring a person selling sexual relations who is 18 years of age or older for a place where sexual relations are being sold or offered for sale;(4) inducing another who is 18 years of age or older to become a person who sells sexual relations;(5) soliciting a patron for a person 18 years of age or older who is selling sexual relations or for a place where sexual relations are being sold or offered for sale;(6) procuring a person 18 years of age or older who is selling sexual relations for a patron;(7) procuring transportation for, paying for the transportation of, or transporting a person 18 years of age or older within this state with the intention of assisting or promoting that person's engaging in the sale of sexual relations; or(8) being employed to perform any act which is prohibited by this section.(b) (1) Promoting the sale of sexual relations is a:(A) Severity level 9, person felony, except as provided in subsection (b)(1)(B); and(B) severity level 7, person felony when committed by a person who has, prior to the commission of the crime, been convicted of a violation of this section, or any prior version of this section.(2) In addition to any other sentence imposed, a person convicted under subsection (b)(1)(A) shall be fined not less than $2,500 nor more than $5,000. In addition to any other sentence imposed, a person convicted under subsection (b)(1)(B) shall be fined not less than $5,000. All fines collected pursuant to this section shall be remitted to the human trafficking victim assistance fund created by K.S.A. 75-758, and amendments thereto.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "596-kansas-platform-restrictions-by-state", "subject": "Kansas", "topic": "statute: promoting the sale of sexual relations", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us-ks" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "safety.legal" ], "explicitness": "explicit_partnered" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r596_kansas_platform_restrictions_by_state_ks_statute_21_6421", "category": "Safety", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Kansas: statute: buying sexual relations", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Kansas Statute 21-6421 criminalizes buying sexual relations (knowingly entering/remaining in a place where sexual relations are sold with intent to engage in sexual acts, or hiring a person selling sexual relations) as a Class A person misdemeanor (first offense) with a $1,200-$5,000 fine, escalating to severity level 9 person felony on repeat conviction; half of fines go to human trafficking victim assistance fund; court may order completion of educational/treatment program on commercial sexual exploitation.", "body": "Kansas Statute 21-6421 criminalizes buying sexual relations (knowingly entering/remaining in a place where sexual relations are sold with intent to engage in sexual acts, or hiring a person selling sexual relations) as a Class A person misdemeanor (first offense) with a $1,200-$5,000 fine, escalating to severity level 9 person felony on repeat conviction; half of fines go to human trafficking victim assistance fund; court may order completion of educational/treatment program on commercial sexual exploitation.\n\nWhat Kansas State Legislature / Revisor of Statutes, State of Kansas actually says:\n\n“21-6421. Buying sexual relations. (a) Buying sexual relations is knowingly:(1) Entering or remaining in a place where sexual relations are being sold or offered for sale with intent to engage in manual or other bodily contact stimulation of the genitals of any person with the intent to arouse or gratify the sexual desires of the offender or another, sexual intercourse, sodomy or any unlawful sexual act with a person selling sexual relations who is 18 years of age or older; or(2) hiring a person selling sexual relations who is 18 years of age or older to engage in manual or other bodily contact stimulation of the genitals of any person with the intent to arouse or gratify the sexual desires of the offender or another, sexual intercourse, sodomy or any unlawful sexual act.(b) (1) Buying sexual relations is a:(A) Class A person misdemeanor, except as provided in subsection (b)(1)(B); and(B) severity level 9, person felony when committed by a person who has, prior to the commission of the crime, been convicted of a violation of this section, or any prior version of this section.(2) In addition to any other sentence imposed, a person convicted under this section shall be fined not less than $1,200 nor more than $5,000. One-half of all fines collected pursuant to this section shall be remitted to the human trafficking victim assistance fund created by K.S.A. 75-758, and amendments thereto, and the remainder shall be remitted as otherwise provided by law.(3) In addition to any other sentence imposed, for any conviction under this section, the court may order the person convicted to enter into and complete a suitable educational or treatment program regarding commercial sexual exploitation.”\n\nNote: Patronizing prostitution statute. Mandatory minimum fines. Court may order treatment program. Cities/counties may enact local ordinances with same or higher penalties.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.kslegislature.gov/b2025_26/laws/021_000_0000_chapter/021_064_0000_article/021_064_0021_section/021_064_0021_k/", "last_verified": "2026-10-20", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Kansas State Legislature / Revisor of Statutes, State of Kansas", "evidence_quote": "21-6421. Buying sexual relations. (a) Buying sexual relations is knowingly:(1) Entering or remaining in a place where sexual relations are being sold or offered for sale with intent to engage in manual or other bodily contact stimulation of the genitals of any person with the intent to arouse or gratify the sexual desires of the offender or another, sexual intercourse, sodomy or any unlawful sexual act with a person selling sexual relations who is 18 years of age or older; or(2) hiring a person selling sexual relations who is 18 years of age or older to engage in manual or other bodily contact stimulation of the genitals of any person with the intent to arouse or gratify the sexual desires of the offender or another, sexual intercourse, sodomy or any unlawful sexual act.(b) (1) Buying sexual relations is a:(A) Class A person misdemeanor, except as provided in subsection (b)(1)(B); and(B) severity level 9, person felony when committed by a person who has, prior to the commission of the crime, been convicted of a violation of this section, or any prior version of this section.(2) In addition to any other sentence imposed, a person convicted under this section shall be fined not less than $1,200 nor more than $5,000. One-half of all fines collected pursuant to this section shall be remitted to the human trafficking victim assistance fund created by K.S.A. 75-758, and amendments thereto, and the remainder shall be remitted as otherwise provided by law.(3) In addition to any other sentence imposed, for any conviction under this section, the court may order the person convicted to enter into and complete a suitable educational or treatment program regarding commercial sexual exploitation.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "596-kansas-platform-restrictions-by-state", "subject": "Kansas", "topic": "statute: buying sexual relations", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us-ks" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "safety.legal" ], "explicitness": "explicit_partnered" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } } ] }