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KS HB2641
Bill
Status
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Bill Rhiley
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AI Summary
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Requires governmental entities to pay property owners at least 110% of temporary damages and 150% of permanent damages when regulations or approved projects (such as wind farms or data centers) diminish property values or restrict property use
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Allows property owners to demand a full buyout at 150% of fair market value if their property loses more than 10% in value due to governmental action, with the burden on government to disprove the claimed loss
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Property owners may file claims within 3 years of the governmental action; government has 90 days to respond, and if denied, owners can sue with the government bearing the burden of proof
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Governmental entities that fail to pay court-awarded damages face penalties up to $10,000 per day, and may recover all costs from the private developer or corporation responsible for the project
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Exempts actions addressing common law nuisances, drug-related or adult businesses, essential public utilities, and federal health/safety compliance from the compensation requirements
Legislative Description
Enacting the Kansas property rights protection act to require just compensation be provided to landowners for governmental actions that impose burdens upon or diminish the value of private property.
Last Action
House Referred to Committee on Federal and State Affairs
2/3/2026