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KS SB422

KS SB422
Reorganizing certain provisions that apply to foreign insurance companies seeking authorization to do business in Kansas, authorizing the suspension or revocation of a nonresident agent's license without notice and opportunity for a hearing following notification to the commissioner of insurance that such nonresident agent no longer holds a home state license and requiring agents and public adjusters to respond to inquiries from the commissioner.


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Introduced
01/29/2026
In Committee
02/16/2026
Crossed Over
02/25/2026
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT concerning insurance; relating to the regulation thereof; reorganizing certain provisions that apply to foreign insurance companies seeking authorization to do business in Kansas; authorizing the suspension or revocation of a nonresident agent's license without notice and opportunity for a hearing after 30 days following notification to the commissioner that such nonresident agent no longer holds a home state license; requiring the commissioner of insurance to notify certain nonresident agents in writing of the revocation of such nonresident's license; requiring agents and public adjusters to respond to inquiries from the commissioner of insurance within 14 calendar days; amending K.S.A. 40-209 and K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 40- 4906, 40-4909 and 40-5510 and repealing the existing sections.

AI Summary

This bill reorganizes certain requirements for foreign insurance companies seeking to do business in Kansas, allows for the immediate suspension or revocation of a nonresident agent's license without a prior hearing if they lose their home state license, and mandates that all agents and public adjusters must respond to inquiries from the Commissioner of Insurance within 14 calendar days. The bill also makes technical changes to existing laws regarding insurance company authorization, nonresident agent licensing, and grounds for license suspension or revocation, and repeals the original sections of law that are being amended.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Financial Institutions and Insurance (Senate)

Last Action

House Received and Introduced (on 02/25/2026)

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