This bill amends K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 74-7308 to enhance the confidentiality of records related to the crime victims compensation board. It establishes that all records and information submitted to the board for processing claims on behalf of crime victims are confidential and not obtainable through discovery in civil or criminal actions, with specific exceptions. These exceptions include circumstances such as appeals under the Kansas administrative procedure act, disclosures necessary for investigations of child abuse or neglect, and cases where records are found to be false or fraudulent. Additionally, the court may inspect board records under strict conditions if particular information cannot be obtained from independent sources.

The bill also includes a provision that the confidentiality measures regarding disclosures for child abuse or neglect investigations and false records will expire on July 1, 2031, unless reviewed and reenacted by the legislature. The existing section of K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 74-7308 is repealed, and the new provisions will take effect upon publication in the statute book.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 74-7308
{As Amended by House Committee of the Whole}: 74-7308, 45-229