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This bill enacts the Uniform Family Law Arbitration Act, which governs the arbitration of family law disputes in Kansas. Key provisions include: requiring arbitration agreements to be in writing and identify the dispute and arbitrator; allowing courts to compel or terminate arbitration; setting qualifications for arbitrators; providing procedures for arbitrators to follow; allowing courts to review and confirm, correct, or vacate arbitration awards; and granting immunity to arbitrators. The bill applies to arbitration agreements made on or after July 1, 2023, and parties can agree to have it apply to earlier agreements.