The bill amends the woman's-right-to-know act by allowing plaintiffs who claim violations of informed consent requirements to elect to limit their recovery to statutory damages of $5,000, along with any amounts paid for the abortion and reasonable attorney fees. Additionally, if a plaintiff chooses to limit their recovery, the provisions related to medical malpractice screening panels will not apply to their case. The bill clarifies that this limitation does not affect actions brought under a specific section of the law, ensuring that those claims remain unaffected by the new provisions.

Furthermore, the bill amends K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 65-6708 to include the new section as part of the woman's-right-to-know act and repeals the existing section. This legislative change aims to streamline the process for plaintiffs while maintaining certain protections and clarifications within the law. The act will take effect upon its publication in the statute book.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 65-6708, 65-6716