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SB 112

Prohibiting cities and counties from requiring land as part of a right-of-way as a condition for issuing a building permit unless the property owner consents and is paid fair compensation.

2025-2026 Regular Session

Kansas SB 112 requires municipalities to pay fair compensation when demanding land dedication from property owners as building permit conditions, shifting infrastructure costs from developers to local governments.

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Bill Summary · SB 112

Legislative bill overview

SB 112 would prohibit Kansas cities and counties from requiring property owners to dedicate land for public right-of-way purposes (such as roads, utilities, or sidewalks) as a condition of receiving building permits, unless the property owner explicitly consents and receives fair market compensation. Currently, many municipalities use exaction requirements—demanding land dedication—as a standard condition for development approval without mandatory payment.

Why is this important

This bill directly affects how development is financed and who bears costs for infrastructure expansion. It shifts the burden from individual developers/property owners to municipalities or the public at large, potentially increasing local government costs for infrastructure or requiring impact fees instead. The issue affects housing affordability, development feasibility, and municipal fiscal planning across Kansas.

Potential points of contention

  • Municipal infrastructure funding: Cities and counties rely on land dedications to finance growth-related infrastructure; eliminating this without alternatives could strain budgets or require higher taxes/fees for all residents
  • Property rights vs. public needs: Debate over whether mandatory dedications constitute an uncompensated "taking" of property versus reasonable conditions for development approval affecting public systems
  • "Fair compensation" definition: The bill doesn't specify how fair market value is determined, potentially creating disputes and litigation between property owners and municipalities over appropriate payment amounts

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

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