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KS SB444
Bill
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Dinah Sykes
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AI Summary
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Cities may abate nuisances involving building and housing code violations that materially affect health and safety in dwelling units, and may delegate this abatement authority to the county where the dwelling is located
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Interior inspections of privately owned residential property for code violations are permitted when: the occupant consents, an administrative warrant is obtained, or there is probable cause of imminent danger to health and safety with reasonable notice provided
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Property owners must be given up to 10 days to remove nuisances after receiving an order, with extensions granted if due diligence is demonstrated
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If owners fail to comply, cities may abate the nuisance and recover costs through certified mail notice, with payment due within 30 days; unpaid costs may be assessed as a lien against the property and collected with county taxes
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Amends K.S.A. 12-1617e and 12-16,138, taking effect upon publication in the statute book
Legislative Description
Authorizing interior inspections of residential property without the consent of the occupant pursuant to an administrative warrant or if there is probable cause of imminent danger related to health and safety and allowing cities to abate certain interior code violations or delegate such authority to the county.
Last Action
Senate Referred to Committee on Local Government, Transparency and Ethics
2/3/2026