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KS HB2731
Bill
Status
2/24/2026
Primary Sponsor
Welfare Reform
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AI Summary
Summary of HB 2731
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Requires the Secretary for Children and Families and the Office of Inspector General to share documents and information for detecting, investigating, and prosecuting fraud in cash assistance, childcare assistance, and food assistance programs.
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Mandates exchange of applicant/recipient data, eligibility determinations, electronic benefit card transaction records, and any audit or investigation materials related to suspected fraud.
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Information requests between agencies must be fulfilled within 30 days of receipt.
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Exchanged documents and information may only be used for fraud detection, investigation, and prosecution purposes.
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Takes effect upon publication in the Kansas statute book.
Legislative Description
Substitute for HB 2731 by Committee on Welfare Reform - Requiring the department for children and families and the office of inspector general to exchange information and documents related to cash assistance, childcare assistance and food assistance fraud investigations.
Last Action
Senate Committee Report recommending bill be passed by Committee on Government Efficiency
3/10/2026