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KS HB2351

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Invalidates mandatory arbitration and appraisal clauses in insurance contracts entered into or renewed after July 1, 2025
  • Converts such clauses from binding requirements into mere offers by the insurance company that consumers can accept or decline
  • Exempts contracts between insurance companies, including reinsurance contracts, which remain subject to enforceable arbitration agreements
  • Amends K.S.A. 5-428 within the Uniform Arbitration Act of 2000
  • Requested by the Kansas Bar Association through Representative Joe Molina

Legislative Description

Amending the uniform arbitration act of 2000 to make certain agreements to appraise or arbitrate in contracts of insurance invalid and creating exceptions therefor.

Last Action

House Hearing: Thursday, January 29, 2026, 3:30 PM Room 582-N

1/29/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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