Allowing certain exceptions to the confidentiality of records and information given to the crime victims compensation board.

HB 2614 modifies Kansas law to allow limited exceptions to the confidentiality of records held by the Crime Victims Compensation Board. Currently, these records - including medical, psychological, and crime-related documents - are confidential, but the bill permits the board to share them under specific circumstances: for court appeals, to assist law enforcement in child abuse/neglect investigations (if records weren’t previously available), to address suspected fraud, or when a court orders disclosure for a valid reason. The board must make a finding justifying disclosure (e.g., fraud or necessity for an appeal) before sharing, and all disclosures include safety safeguards to protect victims’ identities. These exceptions expire on July 1, 2031, unless renewed by the legislature. The bill directly affects crime victims applying for compensation, the board, and law enforcement agencies.