The bill amends K.S.A. 46-920 to increase the maximum reimbursement amount that the secretary of corrections can provide to inmates for personal injury or property damage caused by negligence from $500 to $750. Additionally, it requires inmates to notify the secretary of claims that exceed the new reimbursement maximum of $750, although failure to provide such notice will not prevent the claim from being considered by the joint committee on claims against the state. The bill also includes provisions for the withdrawal of funds from an inmate's trust account to satisfy outstanding restitution obligations.

Furthermore, the bill repeals the existing section of K.S.A. 46-920 and specifies that the act will take effect upon its publication in the Kansas register. This legislative change aims to enhance the financial support available to inmates while ensuring that restitution obligations are prioritized in the event of any settlements or judgments against the state.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 46-920
As Amended by Senate Committee: 46-920