Kansas Office of the State Bank Commissioner issues guidance on re-opening of bank facilities

State Issues Covid-19 Kansas Banking

On May 11, the Kansas Office of the State Bank Commissioner (OSBC) issued guidance regarding the re-opening of closed bank lobbies and branches due to Covid-19. The OSBC expects that bank lobbies and branches closed due to the pandemic will begin a gradual reopening, in line with the statewide phased approach, with the objective of a full re-opening by June 15, 2020. However, banks operating across multiple counties are encouraged to consult county-level re-opening procedures, which may be more stringent than state-level procedures. The guidance also acknowledges that certain branches with limited or restricted access may not be able to re-open. The OSBC requests that banks provide written notice of the effective dates of branch and lobby re-openings, even if those re-openings are staggered within the organization.