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KS HB2591

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/24/2026

Primary Sponsor

Financial Institutions and Pensions

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Financial institutions (banks, credit unions, savings and loan associations, trust companies) may report suspected financial exploitation of adult account holders to law enforcement or the Kansas Department for Children and Families

  • Institutions may notify a "trusted contact" designated by the account holder about suspected exploitation, unless that contact is believed to be the perpetrator

  • Temporary holds of up to 10 business days may be placed on suspicious transactions with management approval, extendable by 30 additional business days at the request of investigating agencies

  • Holds cannot be based solely on the account holder's age, perceived vulnerability, transaction size/frequency/timing, or refusal to provide additional information

  • Financial institutions, bank holding companies, and their employees are granted immunity from civil and criminal liability for good-faith actions taken under this law, or for choosing not to take such actions absent gross negligence

Legislative Description

Authorizing financial institutions to report suspected financial exploitation of an adult account holder to a designated agency, notify any adult designated as a trusted contact by such account holder of suspected financial exploitation and place a temporary hold on certain transactions or disbursements.

Last Action

Senate Hearing: Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 9:30 AM Room 546-S

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Financial Institutions and Insurance2/25/2026
Financial Institutions and Pensions1/29/2026

Full Bill Text

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