Housing (Homelessness)

SB 100, the Kansas Fair Chance Housing and Homelessness Reduction Act, limits how landlords and consumer reporting agencies can use past evictions and unpaid rent when screening rental applicants. The bill prohibits consumer reporting agencies from sharing eviction or rental arrears information after three years and bans landlords from denying housing or increasing rent based on such history beyond that point. It also requires consumer reporting agencies to give applicants a chance to explain any eviction or unpaid rent record. This law directly affects renters with past housing issues and landlords who rely on rental history for tenant screening.

SB 106 allows homeless veterans in Kansas to use alternative documents - such as shelter records or military IDs - to prove identity and residency when applying for nondriver identification cards. It also eliminates the fee for homeless veterans to obtain birth certificates, which are required to complete these applications. The bill directly affects homeless veterans seeking to establish or renew nondriver ID cards, removing two significant barriers to access. These changes amend Kansas statutes governing ID card requirements and birth certificate fees for this specific group.