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KS SB156

Bill

Status

Passed

4/11/2025

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Maximum reimbursement the Secretary of Corrections may pay inmates for personal injury or property damage caused by state negligence increases from $500 to $750

  • Inmates must provide notice to the Secretary of the nature, time, date, and place for claims exceeding $750

  • Failure to provide notice does not prevent a claim from being considered by the joint committee on claims against the state

  • Amends K.S.A. 46-920 and takes effect upon publication in the statute book

Legislative Description

Increasing the reimbursement amount of money that the secretary of corrections may make to inmates for losses for personal injury or property damage or loss caused by negligence and requiring notice to the secretary for claims exceeding the reimbursement maximum.

Last Action

Senate Approved by Governor on Thursday, April 24, 2025

4/11/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/19/2025
Judiciary2/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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