The bill amends the Kansas Consumer Protection Act to introduce stricter regulations on how suppliers can engage in door-to-door sales, particularly targeting vulnerable populations such as individuals receiving inpatient services or residing in care facilities. Suppliers are now required to send written information via certified mail and obtain consent before initiating any sales communication with these consumers. If a consumer is found to have diminished capacity, suppliers must halt communication until the consumer's legal capacity is confirmed. Additionally, consumers are empowered to appoint representatives for assistance in communications, and any contractual provisions that limit the recording or disclosure of communications are deemed unenforceable.

Moreover, the bill broadens the definitions of "consumer" and "supplier" to encompass transactions related to land use for wind or solar energy projects, allowing consumers to revoke associated leases or contracts. It enhances enforcement mechanisms for the attorney general and local authorities, enabling them to seek injunctions, recover damages, and revoke contracts for violations of the act. The bill also establishes a consumer's right to cancel door-to-door sales within three business days of signing an agreement, mandates the provision of a completed receipt or contract with a clear cancellation notice, and repeals previous exemptions and certain statutes, indicating a comprehensive reform of the existing legal framework governing door-to-door sales.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 50-624, 50-632, 50-634, 50-640, 60-206