The bill establishes a temporary prohibition on municipalities in Kansas from adopting or enforcing any regulations that limit the issuance of permits for short-term rentals or vacation properties during the period from May 15, 2026, to July 25, 2026. It mandates that all applications for such permits must be processed within 15 calendar days, and if a municipality fails to respond within that timeframe, the application will be automatically approved. Additionally, the definition of "transient guest" is expanded to include individuals occupying accommodations for any part of this specified period, with exceptions for those who have contracts for longer stays.

The bill also amends existing definitions related to short-term rentals, including clarifying the terms "municipality," "short-term rental or vacation unit," and "transient guest." It updates the language in K.S.A. 12-1692 and K.S.A. 12-1696, specifically regarding the definitions of various terms related to lodging and accommodations, while repealing certain sections of the current law. The changes aim to streamline the process for short-term rental operations and clarify the legal framework surrounding transient accommodations during the specified timeframe.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 12-1692, 12-1696
As Amended by House Committee: 12-1692, 12-1696
{As Amended by House Committee of the Whole}: 12-1692, 12-1696
As Amended by Senate Committee: 12-1692, 12-1696