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Sex Law Information Center - KANSAS

Age of Consent
	Males - 16 Females - 16 (Source)
	Sex between minors under the age of 16 is illegal.

Sex Toys
	No known law affecting sex toys.

Availability of Plan B/EC
	Plan B is available to those 18 and older OTC as provided by FDA regulations. Those under 18 require a prescription. Locate a source for Plan B

Access to contraceptive services by minors
	Kansas law states that "mature minors" may avail themselves of contraceptive services without parental involvement.

State Marriage Laws
	AOC: w/o PC: 18 w/PC: 16 (Source)
	Common Law Marriage: Yes

Status of Gay Marriage/Civil Unions
	Kansas state law defines marriage as being between one man and one woman.

Abortion Laws
	Legality	Legal until viability (health exception)
	W/P*	24 Hours
	P/N*	Notification, w/ judicial bypass option
	I/C*	Yes
	Other:	Kansas law prohibits the obstruction of access to a clinic.

Safe Haven Law
	Either parent may drop off an infant at a hospital, fire department or Health Department facility up to 45 days after birth.

State Adoption Laws
	Kansas Adoption Law
	KS Dept of Social & Rehab Services

Rape/Rape Shield Laws
	Kansas has a rape shield law that allows evidence of "character" that rebuts that provided by the victim if relevant.

Sex Education Model
	Kansas requires schools teach sex education as a part of a physical education curriculum, and does not specify a curriculum model for use, aside from requiring the promotion of abstinence. Information presented must be "medically accurate and research-based."

Other Sex/Sexuality Related Laws/Regs
	Adultery is illegal in Kansas.

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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 03 July 2007 )