KS SB486

Creates a state civil cause of action allowing individuals to sue any person acting under color of law who deprives them of rights secured by the U.S. or Kansas constitutions

Eliminates qualified immunity as a defense—defendants cannot claim good faith belief in lawfulness, that rights were not "clearly established," or that they could not reasonably know their conduct was unlawful

Allows surviving spouses, children, parents, guardians, or personal representatives to bring suit if the injured person is incapacitated, deceased, or otherwise unavailable

Authorizes the Attorney General to bring civil actions on behalf of injured parties, with damages distributed to victims and attorney fees awarded to the state if successful

Permits punitive damages when clear and convincing evidence shows the defendant's conduct was motivated by the victim's race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, or disability