Bill > SB463

This bill, effective July 1, 2026, prohibits individuals who engaged in or attempted to engage in wrongful conduct from suing for or collecting damages in negligence cases related to that conduct, with the burden of proof on the defendant to show such wrongful conduct. It also establishes new requirements for negligent security lawsuits, meaning claims against property owners or security contractors for failing to keep premises safe. Such owners or contractors generally have no duty to protect people from third-party wrongdoing unless they have actual knowledge of similar wrongful acts on the premises within the preceding year, in which case they must take reasonable steps to protect others. This duty is considered met if they involve law enforcement, follow security guidelines, or hire a security contractor. Furthermore, property owners have no duty to protect individuals if those individuals are on the premises for or engaging in wrongful conduct themselves. The bill defines "wrongful conduct" as violations of federal law that are crimes, or state or local laws that are felonies or Class A or B misdemeanors, regardless of conviction, or intentional or reckless torts. It also clarifies that a victim of a crime can still seek restitution.

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https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/sb463/