HB2504

Prohibiting cities and counties from restricting the discretion of landlords not to rent residential or commercial property on grounds including prospective tenants receipt of housing assistance or eviction or criminal history, and permitting cities and counties to prohibit discrimination by landlords on the basis of receipt of veterans benefits.

Chamber Passed·2/18/26
Introduced Text

Kansas HB2504 prohibits cities and counties from restricting landlords' discretion to refuse rental properties based on tenants' housing assistance.

Kansas HB2504 aims to prevent cities and counties from limiting landlords' discretion to deny rental properties to prospective tenants based on their receipt of housing assistance, eviction history, or criminal background. The bill also allows cities and counties to prohibit discrimination against tenants or prospective tenants who receive veterans benefits. It does not restrict landlords from using income-qualifying methods, credit scores, or other customary criteria when deciding to rent properties.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 84–40 · Feb 18
Current
Commerce Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House Final Action - Passed - Yea: 84 Nay: 40

84 Yea

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40 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 11

1:30 PM

Senate Commerce Hearing

Feb 5

9:00 AM

House Federal and State Affairs Hearing

History

Mar 11

Senate

Senate Hearing: Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 1:30 PM Room 159-S

Feb 19

Senate

Senate Referred to Committee on Commerce

Feb 18

House

House Final Action - Passed; Yea: 84 Nay: 40