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HB 2118KANSASSession 2025-2026State BillSigned into law
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Kansas requires document-filing solicitors to provide clear consumer notices

Original title: AN ACT concerning consumer protection; requiring any person who solicits a fee for filing or retrieving certain documents from the federal government, the state, a state agency or a local government to give certain notices to consumers; providing that violation of such requirements is a deceptive act or practice subject to penalties under the Kansas consumer protection act.

Last action · April 10, 2025: Enrolled and presented to Governor on Tuesday, April 1, 2025

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What This Bill Does

Any commercial entity charging a fee to file or retrieve public government documents must now include prominent disclaimers, physical addresses, and direct filing instructions in their s. Violations are classified as deceptive acts under the Kansas consumer protection act.

Why it matters

Residents receiving paid s for government filings will now be explicitly warned that offers do not originate from official agencies and that direct filing is available through the secretary of state.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Consumers receiving solicitations

Consumers receive clearer disclosures, mandatory warnings, and information on how to file documents directly without paying third-party fees.

Directly affected

Private document-filing solicitors

Solicitors must alter their mailing formats, include physical addresses and specific disclaimer text, and avoid government-resembling designs or face consumer protection penalties.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of communications are exempt from these new notice requirements?
Communications initiated by a consumer, as well as advertising or marketing sent to a consumer with whom the solicitor has a current or former commercial relationship, are exempt.
What specific text must appear on the outside of a mailed solicitation?
Mailed s must feature the words 'THIS IS NOT A GOVERNMENT DOCUMENT' in 24-point all-capital letters on the envelope, outside cover, or wrapper.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

22 actions
  1. Apr 10, 2025House
    Enrolled and presented to Governor on Tuesday, April 1, 2025
  2. Apr 10, 2025House
    Engrossed on Monday, March 31, 2025
  3. Apr 10, 2025HouseEnrolled
    Approved by Governor on Monday, April 7, 2025
  4. Mar 26, 2025House
    Concurred with amendments in conference
  5. Mar 25, 2025House
    Nonconcurred with amendments; Conference Committee requested; appointed , and
  6. Mar 25, 2025SenateFloor
    Motion to accede adopted; Senator Warren, Senator Titus, Senator Corson, , appointed as conferees
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  1. Mar 19, 2025Senate
    Committee of the Whole - Now working on
  2. Mar 19, 2025SenateFloor
    Committee of the Whole - Committee Report be adopted
  3. Mar 19, 2025SenateFloor
    Committee of the Whole - Be passed as amended
  4. Mar 19, 2025Senate
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  5. Mar 19, 2025SenateFloor
    Emergency Final Action - Passed as amended
  6. Mar 13, 2025SenateFloor
    Committee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by
  7. Mar 12, 2025Senate
    Hearing: Wednesday, March 12, 2025, 10:30 AM — Room 346-S
  8. Feb 20, 2025SenateCommittee
    Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary
  9. Feb 19, 2025HouseFloor
    Final Action - Passed
  10. Feb 19, 2025SenateIntroduced
    Received and Introduced
  11. Feb 18, 2025House
    Committee of the Whole - Now working on
  12. Feb 18, 2025HouseFloor
    Committee of the Whole - Be passed
  13. Feb 7, 2025HouseFloor
    Committee Report recommending bill be passed by
  14. Feb 3, 2025House
    Hearing: Monday, February 3, 2025, 1:30 PM — Room 346-S
  15. Jan 28, 2025HouseIntroduced
    Introduced
  16. Jan 28, 2025HouseCommittee
    Referred to House Committee on Commerce, Labor and Economic Development

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Connected Entities

Kansas, Kansas consumer protection act
locationKansas“State jurisdiction enacting the legislation”Map →
otherKansas consumer protection act“Statutory act providing remedies and penalties for violations”Map →

Sources

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www.kslegislature.gov

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