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 regarding the withdrawal of funds from an inmate's trust account to satisfy outstanding restitution orders.

Furthermore, the bill repeals the existing section of K.S.A. 46-920, thereby updating the legal framework governing inmate reimbursements and restitution set-offs. The changes aim to streamline the process for inmates seeking compensation for damages while ensuring that any outstanding restitution obligations are prioritized. The act will take effect upon its publication in the statute book.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 46-920