Chapter 75 — STATE DEPARTMENTS; PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES

75-5951. Same; transfer of programs; rights saved in judicial and administrative actions and proceedings. (a) No suit, action or other proceeding, judicial or administrative, which pertains to any of the transferred long-term care programs, and which is lawfully commenced, or cou…

75-5952. Same; transfer of programs; administrative hearings and judicial proceedings. The secretary for children and families and the secretary for aging and disability services shall require their agents and employees to be equally available for preparation for and testimony in…

75-5953. Same; transfer of programs; governor to resolve conflicts. (a) If or when any conflict arises as to the disposition of any power, duty or function or issues involving resources, appropriations and obligations as a result of a transfer made under the authority of this act…

75-5954. Same; transfer of programs; reports to governor and legislature. Prior to December 31, 1996, the secretary of social and rehabilitation services and the secretary of aging shall report to the governor and the legislature on any known statutory changes required for the pe…

75-5955. Same; severability. If any word, phrase, sentence or provision of this act is determined to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions of this act and they shall be given effect without the invalid provision, and to this end the provisions of this …

75-5956. Same; accessibility of services; application; procedure. The secretary for aging and disability services shall ensure statewide service access is available in a timely manner and shall adopt an application procedure for long-term care services which presumes the eligibil…

75-5957. Same; eligibility requirements for institutional-based long-term care services. On and after July 1, 1996, the eligibility requirement that applicants for institutional-based long-term care services shall not have income in excess of a maximum amount equal to 300% of fed…

75-5958. Nursing facility reimbursement rates. Subject to the provisions of appropriations acts, the secretary for aging and disability services shall increase nursing facility reimbursement rates. The secretary for aging and disability services shall implement a base-year model …

75-5961. Senior pharmacy assistance program; eligibility for; rules and regulations; section suspended upon commencement of federal program. (a) Within the limits of appropriations therefor, the secretary for aging and disability services shall establish a senior pharmacy assista…

75-5962. History: L. 2000, ch. 154, § 2; Repealed, L. 2003, ch. 157, § 2; July 1. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents U…

75-5963. Community crisis stabilization centers fund; clubhouse model program fund. (a) The community crisis stabilization centers fund is hereby created in the state treasury and shall be administered by the Kansas department for aging and disability services. The community cris…

75-5964. The living, investing in values and ending suicide (LIVES) act; 988 suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline; citation of act. K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 75-5964 through 75-5971, and amendments thereto, shall be known and may be cited as the living, investing in values…

75-5965. Definitions. As used in K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 75-5964 through 75-5971, and amendments thereto: (a) "Crisis stabilization services" means short-term services of up to 72 hours with capacity for diagnosis, initial management, observation, crisis stabilization and follow-up ref…

75-5966. Establishment and coordination of services; requirements of the Kansas department for aging and disability services, 988 suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline centers and providers of telecommunications services. In accordance with 47 C.F.R. § 52.200: (a) T…

75-5967. Limitation on liability. Except as provided by the Kansas tort claims act and except for action or inaction that constitutes gross negligence or willful and wanton misconduct, each provider, and employees, agents, suppliers and subcontractors thereof, and each seller, an…

75-5968. 988 suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline fund established; use of moneys; transfer of moneys from state general fund. (a) There is hereby established in the state treasury the 988 suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline fund to be administered …

75-5969. Annual report by secretary for aging and disability services. On or before the first day of each regular session of the legislature, the secretary for aging and disability services shall submit a report to the house of representatives standing committees on appropriation…

75-5970. Inclusion of 988 suicide prevention hotline on student identification cards. Each school district that issues student identification cards to students in any of the grades six through 12 is encouraged to include on such student identification cards the 988 suicide preven…

75-5971. 988 coordinating council; membership; terms; advisory duties; annual report. (a) (1) There is hereby created the 988 coordinating council. (2) The 988 coordinating council shall advise the secretary for aging and disability services on the delivery of 988 services, strat…

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75-6003. History: L. 1978, ch. 354, § 3; L. 1980, ch. 292, § 1; L. 1984, ch. 337, § 2; July 1; Expired July 1, 1988. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents …

75-6009. History: L. 1978, ch. 354, § 9; July 1; Expired July 1, 1988. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents USEFUL LINKS…

75-6010. History: L. 1978, ch. 354, § 10; L. 1980, ch. 293, § 1; L. 1984, ch. 337, § 1; July 1; Expired July 1, 1988. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents…

75-6011. Annual reports to governor, legislature and secretary of economic development; contents. The secretary of administration, with the assistance of the director of purchases, shall submit a report prior to the regular session of the legislature to the governor, the legislat…

75-6101. Citation of act; claims to which act applicable; act applicable to municipalities. (a) K.S.A. 75-6101 to 75-6115, inclusive, shall be known and may be cited as the Kansas tort claims act. (b) The Kansas tort claims act shall be applicable to claims arising from acts or o…

75-6102. Definitions. As used in K.S.A. 75-6101 through 75-6118, and amendments thereto, unless the context clearly requires otherwise: (a) "State" means the state of Kansas and any department or branch of state government, or any agency, authority, institution or other instrumen…

75-6102a. History: L. 1979, ch. 186, § 2; L. 1982, ch. 374, § 1; L. 1983, ch. 299, § 1; L. 1987, ch. 353, § 1; L. 1990, ch. 146, § 4; L. 1990, ch. 329, § 2; L. 1990, ch. 149, § 9; L. 1991, ch. 268, § 1; L. 1991, ch. 182, § 5; L. 1993, ch. 29, § 2; L. 1994, ch. 343, § 1; L. 1995, …

75-6102b. History: L. 1979, ch. 186, § 2; L. 1982, ch. 374, § 1; L. 1983, ch. 299, § 1; L. 1987, ch. 353, § 1; L. 1990, ch. 146, § 4; L. 1990, ch. 329, § 2; L. 1990, ch. 149, § 9; L. 1991, ch. 268, § 1; L. 1991, ch. 182, § 5; L. 1993, ch. 29, § 2; L. 1994, ch. 343, § 1; L. 1995, …

75-6102c. History: L. 1979, ch. 186, § 2; L. 1982, ch. 374, § 1; L. 1983, ch. 299, § 1; L. 1987, ch. 353, § 1; L. 1990, ch. 146, § 4; L. 1990, ch. 329, § 2; L. 1990, ch. 149, § 9; L. 1991, ch. 268, § 1; L. 1991, ch. 182, § 5; L. 1993, ch. 29, § 2; L. 1994, ch. 343, § 1; L. 1995, …

75-6103. Liability of governmental entities for damages caused by employee acts or omissions, when; applicable procedure. (a) Subject to the limitations of this act, each governmental entity shall be liable for damages caused by the negligent or wrongful act or omission of any of…

75-6104. Exceptions from liability; claims for damages arising from childhood sexual abuse not precluded. (a) A governmental entity or an employee acting within the scope of the employee's employment shall not be liable for damages resulting from: (1) Legislative functions, inclu…

75-6105. Maximum liability for claims; apportionment of multiple claims; no liability for punitive or exemplary damages or interest; exception related to claim for damages arising from childhood sexual abuse. (a) Subject to the provisions of K.S.A. 75-6111, and amendments thereto…

75-6106. Same; settlement of claims, procedure; effect of settlement. (a) Subject to the terms of an insurance contract, if any, a claim against the state or employee thereof acting within the scope of the employee's office or employment may be compromised or settled for and on b…

75-6107. Same; judgment against governmental entity, effect; judgment against employee, effect. (a) The judgment in an action subject to the provisions of this act against a governmental entity shall constitute a complete bar to any action by the claimant, by reason of the same s…

75-6108. Same; defense of governmental entity or employee, when; provision of legal counsel to employee summoned to appear before grand jury or inquisition, when; refusal by governmental entity to provide defense, when; recovery of defense or legal counsel costs, when; requests t…

75-6109. Same; indemnification of employee acting within scope of employment; no punitive or exemplary damages; recovery or defense costs by governmental entity. Except as otherwise provided in the Kansas [tort] claims act, a governmental entity is liable, and shall indemnify its…

75-6110. Same; costs for defense of municipalities or its employees; special liability expense fund, establishment and maintenance; tax levy. (a) Except as provided for school districts, payments by municipalities for the cost of providing for its defense and the defense of emplo…

75-6111. Same; purchase of insurance; interlocal agreements for purchase of insurance or pooling arrangements. (a) A governmental entity may obtain insurance to provide for (1) its defense, (2) for its liability for claims pursuant to this act, including liability for civil right…

75-6112. Same; judgments against municipalities, payment; periodic payments, conditions; interest; structured annuities. (a) Upon motion of a municipality against whom final judgment has been rendered for a claim within the scope of this act, the court in accordance with subsecti…

75-6113. Moneys for payment of judgments or settlements against municipalities, sources. Payment of any judgments, compromises or settlements for which a municipality is liable pursuant to K.S.A. 75-6101 et seq., and amendments thereto, may be made from any funds or moneys of the…

75-6114. History: L. 1979, ch. 186, § 14; Repealed, L. 1981, ch. 360, § 5; July 1. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents …

75-6115. Claims for damages against health care providers. (a) The Kansas tort claims act shall not be applicable to claims arising from the rendering of or failure to render professional services by a health care provider other than: (1) A charitable health care provider; (2) a …

75-6116. Defense and payment of liability and defense costs of employee in civil cases; payment of punitive or exemplary damages or reimbursement of related defense costs; compromise or settlement of claim; not a waiver of immunity; certain health care providers considered employ…

75-6117. Tort claims fund for payment of claims and defense expenses. (a) There is hereby established in the state treasury the tort claims fund which shall be administered by the attorney general. All expenditures from such fund shall be made upon warrants of the director of acc…

75-6118. Settlement of claims under other statutes. Nothing in the Kansas tort claims act shall be construed to preclude settlement and payment of a claim pursuant to K.S.A. 46-920 or 46-922, and amendments thereto. History: L. 1981, ch. 360, § 4; July 1. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Enac…

75-6119. Exception from liability for members of governing body, appointive board, commission, committee or council of a municipality. (a) A member of a governing body of a municipality who is acting within the scope of such member's office and without actual fraud or actual mali…

75-6120. Agreements for provision of gratuitous services by charitable health care providers; providers considered employees under act; rules and regulations; effect of claim on rate or cancellation of policy; reports. (a) The secretary of health and environment may enter into ag…

75-6201. Statement of policy. The purpose of this act is to establish as policy that state agencies shall cooperate in identifying debtors who owe money to the state, a foreign state agency and any municipality and that procedures be established for setting off against debtors th…