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KS HB2690
KS HB2690Authorizing interior inspections of residential property without the consent of the occupant pursuant to an administrative warrant or when there is probable cause of imminent danger related to health and safety and allowing the city to abate certain interior code violations or delegate such authority to the county.
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Introduced
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
In Committee
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning cities and counties; relating to interior inspections and abatement of nuisances in residential property; allowing cities to abate nuisances that involve certain interior code violations or delegate such authority to the county; authorizing inspections without consent of the occupant pursuant to an administrative warrant or if there is probable cause of imminent danger related to public health and safety; amending K.S.A. 12-1617e and 12-16,138 and repealing the existing sections.
AI Summary
This bill allows cities to address interior code violations in residential properties that pose a significant risk to health and safety, including the ability to delegate this authority to the county if the county agrees. Importantly, it permits interior inspections of residential properties without the occupant's consent under specific circumstances: either with an administrative warrant, which is a court order allowing inspection, or if there is probable cause, meaning a reasonable belief, that there is an immediate danger to health and safety, provided reasonable notice is given. This expands on existing laws that generally require occupant consent for such inspections, with exceptions for mixed-use properties or inspections related to building permits.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
House Referred to Committee on Judiciary (on 02/04/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2690/ |
| Fiscal Note - Ficsal Note: As introduced | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/fisc_note_hb2690_00_0000.pdf |
| BillText | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/hb2690_00_0000.pdf |
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