KTKA

Topeka — A Kansas Senate committee is considering a bill allowing victims to sue producers, promoters and users of child pornography.

The Judiciary Committee had a hearing on the measure Monday but took no action.

The bill allows victims to sue for at least $150,000 in damages until they turn 21 or up to three years after a criminal case ends.

Spokesmen for the Wyandotte County District Attorney's office and the Kansas Peace Officers' Association said such a law would discourage people from producing, promoting or obtaining pornography.

The Kansas attorney general's office supports the concept. But an assistant attorney general said the bill should be revised to make sure law enforcement officials don't face lawsuits for gathering evidence.