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KS SB150
KS SB150Enacting housing protections for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking or stalking.
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Introduced
02/12/2019
02/12/2019
In Committee
03/15/2019
03/15/2019
Crossed Over
03/15/2019
03/15/2019
Passed
Dead
05/21/2020
05/21/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, human 2 trafficking or stalking; relating to housing protections; notification 3 requirements. 4 5
AI Summary
This bill enacts housing protections for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, or stalking. It prohibits landlords from denying tenancy or evicting tenants solely based on their status as a victim of these crimes, if the applicant or tenant otherwise qualifies for the rental. The bill also allows victims to terminate their lease early without penalty if they provide documentation of the abuse. Importantly, the bill defines the key terms "domestic violence," "human trafficking," "sexual assault," and "stalking" as used in the Kansas statute.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (26)
Dinah Sykes (D)*,
Larry Alley (R),
Molly Baumgardner (R),
Edward Berger (R),
Barbara Bollier (D),
John Doll (R),
Oletha Faust-Goudeau (D),
Marci Francisco (D),
Bruce Givens (R),
David Haley (D),
Randall Hardy (R),
Tom Hawk (D),
Anthony Hensley (D),
Richard Hilderbrand (R),
Tom Holland (D),
Dan Kerschen (R),
Jeff Longbine (R),
Carolyn McGinn (R),
Vic Miller (D),
Rob Olson (R),
Pat Pettey (D),
John Skubal (R),
Mary Taylor (R),
Susan Wagle (R),
Mary Ware (D),
Richard Wilborn (R),
Last Action
House Died in House Committee (on 05/21/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://kslegislature.org/li/b2019_20/measures/sb150/ |
| BillText | http://kslegislature.org/li/b2019_20/measures/documents/sb150_01_0000.pdf |
| BillText | http://kslegislature.org/li/b2019_20/measures/documents/sb150_00_0000.pdf |
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