The bill establishes regulations for individuals or entities, excluding government bodies, that solicit fees for filing documents or retrieving public records. It mandates that any solicitation must include a clear statement indicating that it is an advertisement and not affiliated with any government agency, along with the solicitor's name and physical address. Additionally, the solicitation must provide information on how consumers can directly file documents or obtain records from the appropriate government office. If the solicitation is mailed, it must also include a prominent warning stating that it is not a government document.
Violations of these regulations are classified as deceptive acts under the Kansas consumer protection act. The bill defines "solicit" and "solicitation" while excluding communications initiated by consumers or those with whom the solicitor has an existing commercial relationship. This legislation aims to protect consumers from misleading solicitations regarding public records and filing fees. The act will take effect upon its publication in the statute book.