HB2481

During the period of the FIFA 2026 world cup, prohibiting certain limitations by municipalities on short-term rental or vacation properties and requiring timely rental permit processing, modifying the definition of transient guest for transient guest tax purposes and authorizing expanded sales of alcoholic beverages by cities and counties.

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Kansas HB2481 modifies transient guest tax definitions and rental permit processing during the FIFA 2026 World Cup.

Kansas HB2481 removes the two-bedroom requirement for properties to qualify as hotels, motels, or tourist courts, thus requiring transient guest tax collection from all qualifying rentals. The bill also mandates timely processing of rental permits and expands the definition of transient guest to include those occupying rooms for not more than consecutive days. Additionally, it authorizes cities and counties to expand sales of alcoholic beverages. This act aims to facilitate short-term rentals and improve tourism during the FIFA 2026 World Cup.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

86 Yea

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39 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 12

1:30 PM

Senate Commerce Hearing

Feb 2

1:30 PM

House Commerce, Labor and Economic Development Hearing

History

Apr 9

House

House Enrolled and presented to Governor on Friday, April 3, 2026

Apr 9

House

House Approved by Governor on Thursday, April 9, 2026

Mar 26

House

House Conference Committee Report was adopted; Yea: 86 Nay: 39