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KS SB147

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Financial Institutions and Insurance

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires uninsured motorist (UM) coverage limits to equal the bodily injury/death liability limits in the policyholder's automobile insurance policy, effective January 1, 2026

  • Requires underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage limits to match the uninsured motorist coverage limits, ensuring equal protection against both uninsured and underinsured drivers

  • Prohibits reduction of underinsured motorist coverage amounts due to any liability limit or payment made by the at-fault driver or third parties

  • Preserves the insured's right to reject in writing UM/UIM coverage that exceeds the minimum limits set in K.S.A. 40-3107

  • Amends K.S.A. 40-284 and applies to policies renewed, delivered, or issued on or after January 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Modifying uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage liability limitations for bodily injury or death.

Last Action

Senate Hearing: Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 9:30 AM Room 546-S

2/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Financial Institutions and Insurance2/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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