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SB 466

Providing tenants with relief from use by landlords of old eviction or rental arrears records to deny housing.

2025-2026 Regular Session

Kansas bill restricts landlords from using past eviction or unpaid rent records to deny prospective tenants housing.

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Bill Summary · SB 466

Legislative bill overview

SB 466 would restrict landlords' ability to use past eviction records or rental arrears (unpaid rent) history as grounds for denying housing to prospective tenants. The bill aims to provide relief to tenants with prior eviction or non-payment issues by limiting what historical rental information landlords can consider during tenant screening.

Why is this important

Eviction and arrears records can persist indefinitely on a tenant's rental history, creating long-term barriers to housing even after disputes are resolved or debts are paid. This bill addresses concerns that outdated negative records trap vulnerable populations—particularly low-income and formerly unhoused individuals—in cycles of housing instability. The policy reflects tension between tenant protection and landlord concerns about creditworthiness.

Potential points of contention

  • Time limits and scope: Disagreement likely over how old records must be before they're excluded (e.g., 3 years, 5 years, or longer) and whether all evictions are treated equally or only those with certain outcomes
  • Landlord risk management: Landlords argue past non-payment is a predictive indicator of future default, and restricting this information limits their ability to assess tenant reliability
  • Definition of "relief": Unclear whether the bill eliminates records entirely, prevents their use, or requires alternative verification of current financial stability

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

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