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KS HB2049

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Insurance

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends K.S.A. 40-4909 and K.S.A. 40-5510 to update licensing requirements for insurance agents and public adjusters in Kansas

  • Changes the response deadline for commissioner inquiries from 15 business days to 14 calendar days for both insurance agents and public adjusters

  • Adds new ground for public adjuster license denial, suspension, or revocation: failure to respond to commissioner inquiries within 14 calendar days

  • Establishes reapplication waiting periods: 1 year after license denial following a hearing, and 2 years after license revocation

  • Adds provisions for public adjusters including cost assessments for administrative hearings, prohibition on employment during suspension/revocation, and criteria the commissioner must consider when evaluating applicants with criminal convictions

Legislative Description

Updating public adjuster and insurance agent statutes pertaining to suspension, revocation, denial of licensure and licensure renewal.

Last Action

Senate Motion to accede adopted; Senator Dietrich, Senator Fagg and Senator Francisco appointed as conferees

3/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Financial Institutions and Insurance2/10/2025
Insurance1/21/2025

Full Bill Text

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