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KS SB23

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Financial Institutions and Insurance

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Insurance agents and insurers must respond to inquiries from the Kansas Commissioner of Insurance within 14 calendar days when the inquiry concerns a complaint or relates to a particular matter

  • Rebate pilot or testing programs for value-added insurance products/services may be extended beyond the standard one-year limit if insurers or producers cannot determine sufficient evidence within that period; extensions require commissioner approval

  • Failure to respond to commissioner inquiries within the 14-day timeframe constitutes an unfair trade practice and grounds for license denial, suspension, revocation, or non-renewal

  • Amends K.S.A. 2024 Supp. 40-2404 (unfair and deceptive acts) and 40-4909 (insurance license requirements) to implement these changes

  • Takes effect upon publication in the Kansas statute book

Legislative Description

Requiring agents and insurers to respond to inquiries from the commissioner of insurance within 14 calendar days and authorizing certain rebate pilot programs to exceed one year in duration.

Last Action

House Motion to accede adopted; Representative Sutton, Representative Bergkamp and Representative Neighbor appointed as conferees

3/17/2025

Committee Referrals

Insurance2/20/2025
Financial Institutions and Insurance1/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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