KS SB391

Cities and counties are prohibited from requiring landlords to accept tenants using Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) or other voluntary housing assistance programs

Local governments cannot restrict landlords from using income-qualifying methods, credit scores, credit reports, eviction history, property damage history, or criminal history when screening prospective tenants

Local ordinances limiting security deposit amounts or requiring automatic right of first refusal for tenants are prohibited

Cities and counties may still adopt ordinances prohibiting discrimination against tenants solely based on veterans benefits or other lawful income sources not covered by the restrictions

Any local ordinances violating these provisions adopted prior to July 1, 2026 are declared null and void; the act takes effect upon publication in the statute book