The bill establishes new requirements for contracts entered into by the governing bodies of cities and counties in Kansas. It mandates that all such contracts include specific provisions outlined in the department of administration form DA-146a, effective for contracts entered after July 1, 2025. However, the governing bodies may choose to omit certain mandatory provisions with a majority vote. Additionally, the bill emphasizes that cities and counties cannot indemnify or hold harmless other parties for damages resulting from actions outside their own governing bodies, reinforcing the public policy that they are only responsible for their own actions.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that all contracts must be governed by Kansas law and cannot be interpreted under the laws of another state or submitted to the jurisdiction of courts outside Kansas. Any contract that violates these provisions will be deemed void and unenforceable. The provisions apply specifically to cities of the second or third class and counties with populations under 35,000, ensuring that smaller municipalities adhere to these standards.