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KS HB2118
Bill
Status
4/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Commerce, Labor and Economic Development
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AI Summary
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Private companies charging fees to file documents with or retrieve records from government agencies must include a disclaimer stating "This is an advertisement" and that the offer is not from a government agency, displayed in at least 24-point type
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Solicitations must include the company's name and physical address (not a P.O. box), plus information on how consumers can file directly with the secretary of state
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Mailed solicitations must display "THIS IS NOT A GOVERNMENT DOCUMENT" in 24-point capital letters on the envelope
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Solicitations cannot use formatting, fake deadlines, or language that makes documents appear to be official government communications or impose legal obligations
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Violations constitute deceptive practices under the Kansas Consumer Protection Act (K.S.A. 50-626), with exemptions for consumer-initiated communications and existing commercial relationships
Legislative Description
Requiring any person who solicits a fee for filing or retrieving certain documents from the federal government, the state, a state agency or a local government to give certain notices to consumers and providing that violation of such requirements is a deceptive act or practice subject to penalties under the Kansas consumer protection act.
Last Action
House Approved by Governor on Monday, April 7, 2025
4/10/2025