Housing

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2691: Requiring cause for evictions from residential property, modifying the petition and notice requirements for eviction cases and removing the requirement to post bond before the court may grant a continuance.

HB 2691 requires landlords to demonstrate a specific, valid reason (such as unpaid rent, lease violations, or property damage) before filing an eviction lawsuit for residential properties. It mandates that eviction petitions include the rental agreement, tenant notice, and all evidence upfront, or risk dismissal. The bill also removes the requirement for tenants to post a financial bond to request a court date postponement. These changes aim to ensure evictions follow clear legal standards and improve procedural fairness for renters.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires valid cause for evictions, mandates proper documentation, and removes bond barriers for tenants - strengthening tenant protections per housing policy indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2679: Enacting the adult use cannabis regulation act to regulate the cultivation, manufacturing, possession and sale of cannabis in this state.

HB 2679 would establish a legal framework for the regulated sale and use of cannabis by adults 21 and older in Kansas. The bill creates licensing requirements for cannabis businesses (including growers, manufacturers, retailers, and testing facilities), mandates the clearing of past cannabis-related criminal records, and imposes an excise tax on cannabis sales. Revenue from this tax would fund child care, economic development, mental health services, low-cost housing, and property tax rebates through a new "cannabis business regulation fund." The law would replace existing cannabis laws and require businesses to follow specific safety, labeling, and operational standards.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes excise tax funding child care, mental health, and housing programs per bill summary.90% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates clearing past cannabis-related criminal records, a direct criminal justice reform measure to reduce barriers for individuals with prior convictions.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates cannabis tax revenue to fund mental health services, directly advancing healthcare programs per topic description.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill allocates cannabis tax revenue to fund low-cost housing, directly advancing affordable housing programs per its summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Sales Tax Drug Policy Mental Health Property Development Property Taxes

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died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2678: Enacting the Kansas medical cannabis act to authorize the cultivation, processing, distribution, sale and use of medical cannabis and medical cannabis products.

HB 2678 would establish Kansas' first legal medical cannabis program, allowing licensed businesses to cultivate, process, and sell cannabis products for medical use to qualifying patients. It requires the state to expunge past cannabis-related criminal records and imposes an excise tax on sales, with funds directed to child care, economic development, mental health, low-cost housing, and property tax rebates. The bill creates new licensing systems for cultivators, processors, and dispensaries, while exempting medical cannabis use from certain drug possession laws. It directly affects patients with qualifying medical conditions, licensed cannabis businesses, and the state's criminal justice and social service funding mechanisms.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill imposes excise tax on cannabis sales funding child care, mental health, housing, and property tax rebates, directly advancing public service funding through new revenue.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires expungement of past cannabis convictions, reducing barriers for affected individuals and aligning with criminal justice reform goals.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnables medical cannabis access for patients and allocates excise tax revenue to mental health services, directly advancing healthcare access and funding.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill directs cannabis excise tax revenue to 'low-cost housing' programs, explicitly funding affordable housing initiatives as part of its tax allocation structure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Sales Tax Drug Policy Mental Health Property Development Property Taxes

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died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 466: Providing tenants with relief from use by landlords of old eviction or rental arrears records to deny housing.

SB 466 prevents landlords and consumer reporting agencies from denying housing or taking negative actions against tenants based on eviction or rental arrears records older than three years. It requires consumer reporting agencies to allow tenants to explain any such records they hold. The bill also mandates that court records of eviction actions be sealed for certain periods. Violations by landlords or agencies would be considered unfair under Kansas consumer protection law.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents landlords from denying housing based on eviction records older than 3 years, protecting tenant rights and reducing barriers to housing access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2667: Requiring landlords to offer to sell certain rental properties to the tenants of such properties before offering such properties for sale to the public.

HB 2667 requires landlords to give tenants the first opportunity to purchase their rental home before selling it to the public. Landlords must send tenants a written notice with key terms (like price and closing date) and give them 30 days to submit a purchase offer. If the tenant’s offer matches the notice, the landlord must accept it; otherwise, they can counter or choose between multiple offers. The law excludes sales to family members, foreclosures, properties with four or more units, and certain other transfers. It directly affects tenants in qualifying single-family rentals and their landlords.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires landlords to offer tenants first right to purchase rental properties, strengthening tenant protections and promoting affordable housing ownership opportunities.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2621: Providing a property tax exemption for real property owned by a not-for-profit organization and used to provide affordable housing.

HB 2621 would create a new property tax exemption in Kansas for real estate owned by nonprofit organizations that provide affordable housing. This exemption would be added to Kansas tax law (K.S.A. 79-201), specifically applying to properties used exclusively for housing meeting state affordability standards. It directly affects nonprofits developing or managing affordable housing projects by eliminating their property tax burden on qualifying properties. The bill amends existing tax exemption categories, which currently include religious buildings and schools, to include affordable housing nonprofits. This policy change would reduce operating costs for qualifying housing developments without altering current affordability definitions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides property tax exemption for nonprofits providing affordable housing, reducing their tax burden and supporting housing affordability programs.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill eliminates property tax burden for nonprofits providing affordable housing, directly advancing housing development and affordability under state standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Affordable Housing Housing Finance Property Taxes

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died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2619: Providing a sales tax exemption for sales of manufactured homes mobile homes and modular homes and materials and services used by a contractor when constructing or remodeling affordable housing for certain organizations.

HB 2619 would create a sales tax exemption for manufactured homes, mobile homes, modular homes, and construction materials/services used by contractors to build or remodel affordable housing projects for qualifying nonprofit organizations. The bill amends Kansas' sales tax code to add this specific exemption, directly reducing costs for contractors working on affordable housing developments. This policy change applies when projects are sponsored by nonprofits meeting defined affordability criteria. The exemption covers both the homes themselves and related construction materials/services purchased by contractors.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates sales tax exemption for affordable housing construction materials/services, reducing costs for nonprofits and promoting lower-income housing access through targeted tax relief.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates sales tax exemption for affordable housing construction materials/services, directly reducing costs for nonprofits building affordable housing projects.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Tax Incentives Affordable Housing Property Taxes

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died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2641: Enacting the Kansas property rights protection act to require just compensation be provided to landowners for governmental actions that impose burdens upon or diminish the value of private property.

HB 2641, the Kansas Property Rights Protection Act, requires state and local governments to pay landowners compensation when government actions (like approving projects or enacting land-use rules) reduce property value. It mandates 110% compensation for temporary impacts (e.g., construction delays) and 150% for permanent value loss (including a buyout option if value drops over 10%). Governments must pay within 90 days or face daily penalties, and can later seek reimbursement from developers responsible for the project. The law excludes actions solely for public health/safety (e.g., nuisance abatement) but covers most development projects like wind farms or data centers.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingRequires government compensation for property value loss from land-use actions, increasing costs for housing projects and likely limiting development per bill's 150% permanent loss mandate.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development Property Taxes

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signed · Kansas · House Apr 9, 2026

HB 2739: Relating to housing code requirements, removing the definition of apartment houses from chapter 31 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated, providing requirements for adoption of the international fire code, 2024 edition, and providing that certain state accessibility standards are not applicable to moderate income housing program and Kansas investor tax credit housing act projects.

HB 2739 prohibits requiring fire sprinkler systems in multi-family buildings with four or fewer attached living units statewide, including preventing local governments from enforcing such rules. It redefines "apartment buildings" in the fire code to exclude townhouses (which have fire-separated units and exterior access), clarifying that only larger properties with three or more units require sprinklers. Property owners may still voluntarily install sprinklers. The law takes effect upon publication in the statute book.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRemoves mandatory sprinkler costs for small multi-family housing (4 units or fewer), lowering development costs and potentially increasing affordable housing availability by reducing regulatory barriers.85% confidence

signed · Kansas · Senate Apr 9, 2026

SB 418: Enacting the by-right housing development act to provide a streamlined permit approval process for by-right housing developments, allowing third-party review of new residential construction development documents and inspection of improvements, requiring political subdivisions to allow certain building provisions for certain single-family residences of a certain size, excluding owner initiated rezoning to a single-family residential district from protest petition provisions and providing for all land within the corporate limits of a city that is zoned for any type of residential use to be considered zoned for single-family residential use.

SB 418 creates a "by-right" housing development process in Kansas, automatically approving qualifying single-family homes, townhouses, and accessory dwelling units (ADUs) that meet existing zoning rules - requiring local governments to approve applications within 15 days unless denied. It allows third-party professionals (like licensed engineers) to review permits or inspect construction if local authorities delay, and mandates that all land within city limits be treated as single-family residential zoning. The bill excludes owner-initiated rezoning to single-family zones from protest petitions and aims to address housing shortages by reducing approval delays for standard developments. This directly affects developers, homeowners seeking to build, and local governments responsible for zoning and permitting.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingStreamlines approval for single-family homes and ADUs, increasing housing supply to advance affordability through automatic permits and reduced local delays.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Building Codes Property Development Zoning