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KS HB2754
Bill
Status
2/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary
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AI Summary
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Creates the "Providing Civil Relief from Coerced Debt Act" to protect domestic violence victims from debts incurred through identity theft, fraud, duress, coercion, or manipulation by an abuser
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Requires creditors to stop collection efforts, dismiss lawsuits, cease garnishments, and return payments within 10 business days after receiving a debtor's statement of coerced debt with adequate documentation
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Mandates creditors notify consumer reporting agencies to delete adverse information related to coerced debt and prohibits selling or transferring the debt
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Establishes that debtors are not liable for coerced debts and shifts civil liability to the perpetrator, who becomes responsible to both the creditor and the victim for any payments or costs incurred
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Requires the Office of the State Bank Commissioner to publish a standardized coerced debt form by January 1, 2027, and provides for actual damages, attorney fees, and punitive damages against non-compliant creditors
Legislative Description
Enacting the providing civil relief from coerced debt act to provide protections and remedies for victims of certain debts constituting a coerced debt because of actions by another individual within the context of domestic violence.
Last Action
House Hearing: Thursday, February 12, 2026, 3:30 PM Room 582-N
2/12/2026