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KS HB2727
Bill
Status
2/18/2026
Primary Sponsor
Federal and State Affairs
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AI Summary
HB 2727 Summary
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Plaintiffs claiming violations of informed consent requirements under K.S.A. 65-6709 or 65-6716 may elect to limit recovery to $5,000 in statutory damages, plus reimbursement of any amounts paid for abortion services and reasonable attorney fees
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Electing the limited recovery option exempts the case from Kansas medical malpractice screening panel requirements (K.S.A. 65-4901 through 65-4908)
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Existing actions under K.S.A. 65-6716(h) that are already exempt from malpractice screening panels remain unaffected by these provisions
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Amends K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 65-6708 to incorporate these provisions into the woman's-right-to-know act
Legislative Description
Providing for the plaintiff to elect to limit recovery in claims brought for violations of the woman's-right-to-know act and making the laws providing for medical malpractice screening inapplicable when such election is made.
Last Action
Senate Committee Report recommending bill be passed by Committee on Federal and State Affairs
3/16/2026