The bill amends the Kansas Open Records Act (KORA) to enhance confidentiality provisions for specific public records, particularly those concerning emergency contact information for driver's license holders and child death review processes. It establishes that records maintained by the division of vehicles regarding emergency contacts will remain confidential indefinitely, as the previous expiration date of July 1, 2026, has been deleted. Additionally, the bill modifies the structure and operations of the state child death review board, ensuring that its records remain confidential with certain exceptions for law enforcement and legislative purposes, also removing the expiration date for confidentiality measures related to child death reviews.

Moreover, the bill introduces new provisions regarding the certification and regulation of reinsurers, emphasizing the importance of maintaining confidentiality for sensitive information submitted by certified reinsurers, with the deletion of a provision that would have allowed confidentiality protections to expire on July 1, 2026. It outlines the responsibilities of the commissioner in managing reinsurance agreements, including communication with relevant parties before imposing requirements on assuming insurers. The bill also establishes licensing requirements for fulfillment houses shipping alcoholic liquors to Kansas residents, ensuring proper labeling and record-keeping while maintaining confidentiality for certain public records related to these shipments. Overall, the bill aims to strengthen the regulatory framework surrounding confidentiality and the handling of sensitive information across various sectors.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 8-2, 40-221b, 41-353, 45-229, 75-782, 74-2012