Kansas SB462 restricts public nuisance claims, requiring special injury for private claims and limiting damages.

Kansas SB462 modifies public nuisance laws by prohibiting persons who engaged in wrongful conduct from recovering damages in certain civil actions. It restricts public nuisance claims to those involving special injury for private claimants and mandates that only the attorney general may file claims regarding public nuisances that are not wholly contained in one political subdivision. The bill also requires the attorney general to obtain the governor's written approval before filing such claims.

Kansas SB462 restricts public nuisance claims, requiring special injury for private claims and limiting damages.

Kansas SB462 modifies public nuisance laws by prohibiting persons who engaged in wrongful conduct from recovering damages in certain civil actions. It restricts public nuisance claims to those involving special injury for private claimants and mandates that only the attorney general may file claims regarding public nuisances that are not wholly contained in one political subdivision. The bill also requires the attorney general to obtain the governor's written approval before filing such claims.