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KS SB466
KS SB466Providing tenants with relief from use by landlords of old eviction or rental arrears records to deny housing.
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Introduced
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
In Committee
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 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 for 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 such provisions by landlords or consumer reporting agencies shall constitute unconscionable acts or practices under the provisions of the Kansas consumer protection act; amending K.S.A. 50-626, 60-2617 and 61- 3804 and repealing the existing sections.
AI Summary
This bill aims to protect tenants by limiting how landlords and consumer reporting agencies can use old eviction and rental arrears records. Specifically, it prohibits consumer reporting agencies from providing or landlords from using such information for adverse actions, such as denying housing, if it's older than three years from the date of the eviction or rental arrears. Consumer reporting agencies must also give individuals a chance to explain any negative records before reporting them. Additionally, court records of eviction actions will be sealed for certain periods, and violations of these provisions by landlords or consumer reporting agencies will be considered unconscionable acts under the Kansas Consumer Protection Act, making them subject to penalties.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Referred to Committee on Judiciary (on 02/04/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/sb466/ |
| Fiscal Note - Ficsal Note: As introduced | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/fisc_note_sb466_00_0000.pdf |
| BillText | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/sb466_00_0000.pdf |
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