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KS SB416
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/28/2026
Primary Sponsor
Douglas Shane
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AI Summary
- Amends K.S.A. 12-16,138 to expand when cities and counties may conduct interior inspections of privately owned residential property beyond just occupant consent
- Authorizes inspections pursuant to an administrative warrant even without occupant consent
- Permits inspections without consent when there is probable cause of imminent danger related to health and safety, provided reasonable notice is given
- Exemptions remain for mixed-use residential/commercial properties and routine building permit inspections (plan reviews, construction inspections, final occupancy inspections)
- Lawful occupants retain the right to voluntarily request code violation inspections from their city or county at any time
Legislative Description
Authorizing interior inspections of residential property without the consent of the occupant pursuant to an administrative warrant or when there is probable cause of imminent danger related to health and safety.
Last Action
Senate Referred to Committee on Judiciary
1/29/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary1/29/2026
Full Bill Text
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