Kansas 2025-2026 Regular Session

Kansas Senate Bill SB27

Introduced
1/16/25  
Refer
1/17/25  
Report Pass
2/4/25  
Engrossed
2/20/25  
Refer
2/20/25  

Caption

Eliminating the requirement that the commissioner submit certain reports to the governor and removing certain specific entities from the definition of person for the purpose of enforcing insurance law.

Impact

In addition to simplifying reporting requirements, SB27 introduces changes to the definitions and enforcement mechanisms associated with insurance laws. Notably, the bill proposes to refine the definition of 'person' for the purposes of enforcing insurance laws by removing certain specific entities from this definition. This could have implications on how various insurance-related entities are regulated and could lead to shifts in regulatory focus depending on the entities included or excluded from oversight.

Summary

Senate Bill 27 seeks to reform aspects of insurance regulation in Kansas by primarily altering the powers and responsibilities of the insurance commissioner. One of the key changes proposed is the elimination of the requirement for the commissioner to submit annual reports regarding the insurance industry's condition to the governor. This move is aimed at reducing administrative burdens and streamlining the regulatory process for insurance companies operating within the state.

Contention

Controversy surrounding SB27 primarily revolves around the potential risks of reducing oversight and accountability in the insurance sector. Critics argue that the elimination of the reporting requirement could diminish transparency and hinder the governor's ability to monitor the health of the state’s insurance market effectively. Conversely, proponents believe that the bill will encourage a more efficient regulatory environment that fosters business growth by allowing the insurance commissioner more discretion in regulatory enforcement without the burden of unnecessary reports.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

KS SB340

Removing automobile club from the definition of person for purposes of enforcing penalties for violations of insurance law.

KS SB119

Updating certain statutory references contained in chapter 40 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated; specifying certain requirements of documents submitted by medicare provider organizations and health maintenance organizations to demonstrate fiscal soundness; removing the requirement of a documented written demand for premium as part of a prima facie case; adding certain legal entities to the definition of person for purposes of violations of insurance law; and updating the version of risk-based capital instructions in effect.

KS SB356

Updating certain terms, definitions and conditions relating to the requirements of certain insurance reports, examinations and transactions.

KS SB423

Reducing the number of appointed board members on certain insurance-related governing boards and the frequency of meetings of the the committee on surety bonds and insurance.

KS HB2098

Providing a deduction from sales or compensating use tax when selling and buying different motor vehicles within 120 days, providing an exemption for certain purchases by disabled veterans of the armed forces of the United States, excluding manufacturers' coupons from the sales or selling price for sales tax purposes, providing sales tax exemptions for custom meat processing services and purchases for the construction or repair of buildings used for human habitation by the Kansas state school for the blind and the Kansas state school for the deaf, providing sales tax exemptions for certain purchases by doorstep inc., exploration place, inc., Kansas children's discovery center, inc. and the Kansas fairgrounds foundation and providing for a sales tax exemption for sales of property and services used in the provision of communications services.

KS SB18

Enacting the Kansas campus restoration act to address deferred maintenance and demolition of facilities at postsecondary educational institutions, establishing the Kansas campus restoration fund in the state treasury and authorizing certain transfers from the state general fund to such fund.

KS HB2530

Relating to the wildlife and parks commission, granting appointment authority to multiple state officers and authorizing the election of the chairperson thereof.

KS HB2715

Authorizing the commissioner of insurance to set the amount of certain fees and requiring the publication of such fees in the Kansas register.

KS SB398

Authorizing the commissioner of insurance to set the amount of certain fees and requiring the publication of such fees in the Kansas register.

KS HB2090

Authorizing the commissioner of insurance to set the amount of certain fees, specifying permissible uses of information obtained from background checks, fingerprinting and criminal history records checks; discontinuing annual registration fees for prepaid service plans and modifying reporting requirements related to such plans; and decreasing the premium tax rate imposed on surplus lines insurance.

Similar Bills

CT SJ00007

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CT HJ00041

Resolution Granting The Claims Commissioner An Extension Of Time To Dispose Of Certain Claims.

CT HJ00023

Resolution Granting The Claims Commissioner Extensions Of Time To Dispose Of Certain Claims Against The State.

CT HJ00038

Resolution Concerning The Disposition Of Certain Claims Against The State Pursuant To Chapter 53 Of The General Statutes.

CA AB2009

California Travel and Tourism Commission.

CA AB1920

California Travel and Tourism Commission.

CA AB2323

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CT HJ00029

Resolution Granting The Claims Commissioner An Extension Of Time To Dispose Of Certain Claims Against The State Pursuant To Chapter 53 Of The General Statutes.