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KS HB2614

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/25/2026

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends K.S.A. 74-7308 to clarify confidentiality protections for records submitted to the Crime Victims Compensation Board, including medical, psychological, counseling, work, and criminal investigation records

  • Allows the board to disclose records to law enforcement, county/district attorneys, and the Kansas Department for Children and Families when records reveal child abuse or neglect not previously available to investigating agencies

  • Permits disclosure to law enforcement when the board finds records submitted are wholly or partially false or fraudulent

  • Requires court in camera review before releasing board records in separate civil or criminal actions, with mandatory finding that disclosure poses no safety threat to victims or others identified in records

  • Sets July 1, 2031 expiration date for the child abuse/neglect and fraud disclosure provisions unless the legislature reviews and reenacts them pursuant to K.S.A. 45-229

Legislative Description

Allowing certain exceptions to the confidentiality of records and information given to the crime victims compensation board.

Last Action

Senate Hearing: Monday, March 9, 2026, 10:30 AM Room 346-S

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/26/2026
Judiciary2/2/2026

Full Bill Text

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