This bill amends K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 74-7308 to enhance the confidentiality of records related to the crime victims compensation board while providing specific exceptions for disclosure. It establishes that there is no privilege concerning communications or records relevant to the physical, mental, or emotional conditions of a claimant or victim in proceedings where such conditions are pertinent. The board is granted the authority to order mental or physical examinations and autopsies, specifying the details of the examination or autopsy and requiring a detailed written report of the findings.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that all records and information submitted to the board for processing claims are confidential and not obtainable through discovery in civil or criminal actions, with certain exceptions. These exceptions include disclosures necessary for appeals, investigations of child abuse or neglect, cases of false or fraudulent claims, and under strict court orders. The bill repeals the existing section of K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 74-7308, thereby updating the legal framework governing the confidentiality of records related to crime victims compensation.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 74-7308