SB463

Prohibiting certain persons from recovering damages in certain civil actions and creating requirements for actions involving negligent security.

Chamber Passed·2/25/26

Kansas SB463 prohibits certain individuals from recovering damages in civil actions and sets requirements for actions involving negligent security.

Kansas SB463 prohibits individuals who engaged in wrongful conduct from recovering damages in negligence actions. It also prevents unauthorized aliens from recovering damages in automobile accidents unless they prove their lawful residency status. The bill mandates apportionment of fault in negligent security claims, with specific duties for owners, occupiers, and security contractors. It defines "negligent security" and "wrongful conduct," and sets forth the process for fault apportionment and appeal. The act applies to claims filed on or after July 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 30–10 · Feb 25
Current
The House
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

0
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Emergency Final Action - Passed as amended - Yea: 30 Nay: 10

30 Yea

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10 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 10

3:30 PM

House Judiciary Hearing

Feb 10

10:30 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 20

House

House Stricken from Calendar by Rule 1507

Mar 18

House

House Committee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by Committee on Judiciary

Mar 10

House

House Hearing: Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 3:30 PM Room 582-N