The bill amends K.S.A. 12-16,138 to establish new regulations regarding residential property inspections by cities and counties in Kansas. It prohibits local governments from enforcing ordinances that require periodic interior inspections of privately owned residential properties without the consent of the lawful occupant, with exceptions for mixed-use properties and certain construction-related inspections. Additionally, it allows lawful occupants to request inspections to identify code violations at any time.

A significant insertion in the bill allows the city of Topeka to mandate periodic inspections of privately owned residential properties when the property owner receives direct public financial assistance for tenant rent. The city must provide reasonable notice to tenants before inspections, and if a tenant objects, the city is required to obtain an administrative search warrant to proceed. The bill also defines "direct public financial assistance" and includes a provision that these regulations will expire on July 1, 2030. Furthermore, the bill repeals the existing K.S.A. 12-16,138, indicating a complete overhaul of the previous law.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 12-16
As Amended by House Committee: 12-16
As Amended by Senate Committee: 12-16