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.
Bill Progress
Introduced
Committee
Committee Report
Floor Action
Opposite Chamber
Enrolled
Governor
House of Origin (House)
Second House (Senate)
Conference Committee
To the Governor
Versions
As Amended by Senate Committee
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.
{As Amended by House Committee of the Whole}
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.
As Amended by House Committee
Modifying the elements of the crime of blackmail related to threatened dissemination of any videotape, photograph, film or image of another identifiable person who is nude or engaged in sexual activity by removing the connection to breach of privacy and describing the content of the videotape, photograph, film or image.
As Introduced
Modifying the elements of the crime of blackmail related to threatened dissemination of any videotape, photograph, film or image of another identifiable person who is nude or engaged in sexual activity by removing the connection to breach of privacy and describing the content of the videotape, photograph, film or image.
Amendments, Committee Reports, & Conference Committee Reports
Conference Committee Reports 1
Committee Reports 2
Legislative History
Testimony & Minutes
House · Committee on Judiciary 6
| Hearing Date | Minutes | Presenter | Organization | Topic | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 5, 2026 | View | Jason Thompson | Revisors Office | Bill Brief | |
| Feb 5, 2026 | View | Ed Klumpp | KS Sheriffs Assoc;KS Assoc of Chiefs of Police;KS Peace Officers Assoc | Proponent | |
| Feb 5, 2026 | View | Tabitha Owen | KS Co & District Attorneys Assoc | Proponent | |
| Feb 5, 2026 | View | Joshua Steward | 18th Judicial Dist Attorney's Office;KS Co & District Attorneys Assoc | Proponent | |
| Feb 5, 2026 | View | Michelle McCormick | KS Coalition Against Sexual & Domestic Violence | Proponent Written Only | |
| Feb 5, 2026 | View | Todd Thompson | KS Co & District Attorneys Assoc | Proponent Written Only |
Senate · Committee on Judiciary 5
| Hearing Date | Minutes | Presenter | Organization | Topic | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2026 | View | Todd Thompson, County Attorney | Leavenworth Justice Center | HB2594 Pro | |
| Mar 11, 2026 | View | Tabitha Owen | Smith County Attorney | HB2594 Pro | |
| Mar 11, 2026 | View | Joshua Steward, Asst DA on behalf of Marc Bennett, DA | Eighteenth Judicial Dist & KCDAA | HB2594 Pro | |
| Mar 11, 2026 | View | Ed Klumpp | KS Sheriffs Assoc; KS Assoc of Chiefs of Police; Ks Peace Officer Assoc | HB2594 Pro wo | |
| Mar 11, 2026 | View | Natalie Scott, Revisors Office | State of Kansas | HB2594 pro wo |