SB416

Authorizing 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.

Introduced·1/28/26
Introduced Text

Kansas SB416 allows cities and counties to inspect residential properties without occupant consent if there is probable cause of imminent danger or.

Kansas SB416 amends state law to permit cities and counties to conduct interior inspections of residential properties without the occupant's consent if there is probable cause of imminent danger related to health and safety or if an administrative warrant is issued. The bill also repeals the existing section K.S.A. 12-16,138 and replaces it with new provisions. This change applies to properties within city limits and does not affect mixed-use residential and commercial properties.

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Judiciary Committee
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History

Jan 29

Senate

Senate Referred to Committee on Judiciary

Jan 28

Senate

Senate Introduced