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SB 391

Prohibiting cities and counties from adopting or enforcing any ordinance or resolution that requires landlords to lease housing to tenants receiving financial assistance from or through the housing choice voucher program or any other housing assistance program or that otherwise restricts a landlord's ability to consider the income source of a prospective tenant.

2025-2026 Regular Session

SB 391 prohibits Kansas cities and counties from requiring landlords to accept housing voucher recipients or restricting landlord consideration of tenants' income sources.

Motion to override veto prevailed; Yea 85, Nay 38, Absent 2
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Bill Summary · SB 391

Legislative bill overview

SB 391 prohibits Kansas cities and counties from enacting local ordinances that require landlords to accept housing voucher tenants or that restrict landlords' consideration of tenants' income sources. The bill preempts local "source of income" protections, which currently exist in some municipalities to prevent housing discrimination against voucher holders.

Why is this important

Housing choice vouchers serve low-income families, seniors, and disabled individuals. Local source-of-income protections aim to expand housing access for vulnerable populations, while this bill prioritizes landlord discretion. The outcome directly affects whether economically disadvantaged residents can access private rental markets in their communities.

Potential points of contention

  • Housing access vs. property rights: Advocates for voucher holders argue discrimination based on income source perpetuates segregation; landlords argue they should control tenant selection criteria
  • Local vs. state authority: The bill removes local governments' ability to set housing policies reflecting community values, raising federalism concerns
  • Practical impact variance: Rural areas may see little effect, while urban areas with existing source-of-income protections would lose them, creating disparate impacts across Kansas

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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