Requiring that sureties for bonds secured for the purpose of clearing contractors liens against property be licensed to do business in Kansas, providing that district courts award attorney fees and costs to successful claimants that demanded payment by the principal and surety prior to filing suit and did not receive payment and requiring a pretrial hearing in such a suit for the purpose of a preliminary finding by the court of whether the surety should pay the amount of the claim to the claimant or alternatively pay such amount into an account to be held by the court.
HB 2341 requires bond providers (sureties) for contractor lien claims to be licensed in Kansas. It mandates that courts award attorney fees and costs to claimants who demanded payment from the principal and surety before suing but were denied payment. The bill also requires a pretrial hearing within 30 days to determine whether the surety must pay the claim immediately or deposit the funds into court. This affects contractors, property owners, and claimants (like subcontractors or suppliers) involved in lien disputes.
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 7, 2025
Last action Apr 10, 2026
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Feb 7, 2025
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