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KS SB533
KS SB533Limiting the use of past evictions and rental arrears to deny applicants from renting a home.
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Introduced
02/28/2024
02/28/2024
In Committee
02/29/2024
02/29/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/30/2024
04/30/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning housing; relating to denial of housing or other adverse actions against tenants or prospective tenants on the basis of past evictions or rental arrears; prohibiting the reporting by consumer reporting agencies or the use by landlords for adverse action against tenants of such information after three years from the date of such evictions or rental arrears; requiring consumer reporting agencies to provide an opportunity to individuals to explain any record of evictions or rental arrears; providing that court records of an eviction action be sealed for certain periods; providing that violations of the provisions of the act constitute unconscionable acts or practices under the provisions of the Kansas consumer protection act; amending K.S.A. 61-3804 and K.S.A. 2023 Supp. 50-626 and 60-2617 and repealing the existing sections.
AI Summary
This bill aims to limit the use of past evictions and rental arrears to deny applicants from renting a home. It prohibits consumer reporting agencies from including such information in consumer reports after three years and requires them to provide consumers an opportunity to explain any such records. The bill also requires court records of eviction actions to be sealed, with limited exceptions, and prohibits landlords from basing adverse actions on sealed eviction records. Violations of the bill's provisions are considered deceptive acts or practices under the Kansas Consumer Protection Act.
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Government Affairs
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Federal and State Affairs (Senate)
Last Action
Senate Died in Committee (on 04/30/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://kslegislature.org/li/b2023_24/measures/sb533/ |
| Fiscal Note - Ficsal Note: As introduced | https://kslegislature.org/li/b2023_24/measures/documents/fisc_note_sb533_00_0000.pdf |
| BillText | http://kslegislature.org/li/b2023_24/measures/documents/sb533_00_0000.pdf |
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