Kansas b2025_26 Biennium Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

SB415 — Making certain violations of the residential landlord and tenant act subject to the remedies and enforcement provisions of the Kansas consumer protection act.

Last action — Died in House Committee

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 28% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

AN ACT concerning the residential landlord and tenant act; relating to remedies and penalties under the act; providing that violations of the act resulting in a dwelling unit being deemed uninhabitable by a governmental agency shall be subject to the remedies and enforcement provisions of the Kansas consumer protection act.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Died in House Committee

  2. Referred to House Committee on Judiciary

  3. Received and Introduced

  4. Final Action - Passed as amended

  5. Committee of the Whole - Be passed as further amended

  6. Committee of the Whole - Amendment by was adopted

  7. Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by

  8. Committee of the Whole - Committee Report be adopted

  9. Committee of the Whole - Now working on

  10. Withdrawn from and referred to Committee of the Whole

  11. Withdrawn from Calendar; Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means

  12. Committee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by

  13. Hearing: Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 10:30 AM — Room 346-S

  14. Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary

  15. Introduced

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 164 not signed on · 3 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (164)

164 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Final Action Amended

Passed 37 Yea · 3 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 30100
Democrat 7200
Total 37300
% of votes cast 93%8%0%0%
How each member voted (40)
Member Party Vote
Cindy Holscher Democrat Yea
David Haley Democrat Nay
Dinah Sykes Democrat Yea
Ethan Corson Democrat Yea
Marci Francisco Democrat Yea
Oletha Faust Goudeau Democrat Nay
Pat Pettey Democrat Yea
Patrick Schmidt Democrat Yea
Silas Miller Democrat Yea
Adam Thomas Republican Yea
Beverly Gossage Republican Yea
Brad Starnes Republican Yea
Brenda Dietrich Republican Yea
Caryn Tyson Republican Yea
Chase Blasi Republican Yea
Craig Bowser Republican Yea
Doug Shane Republican Yea
Elaine Bowers Republican Yea
Jeff Klemp Republican Yea
Joseph Claeys Republican Yea
Kellie Warren Republican Yea
Kenny Titus Republican Yea
Larry Alley Republican Yea
Michael Fagg Republican Yea
Michael Murphy Republican Yea
Mike Argabright Republican Yea
Mike Petersen Republican Yea
Mike Thompson Republican Yea
Renee Erickson Republican Yea
Rick Billinger Republican Yea
Rick Kloos Republican Yea
Ronald Ryckman Republican Yea
Scott Hill Republican Yea
Stephen Owens Republican Yea
TJ Rose Republican Nay
Tim Shallenburger Republican Yea
Tory Marie Blew Republican Yea
Ty Masterson Republican Yea
Virgil Peck Republican Yea
William Clifford Republican Yea

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Subjects

housing civil-rights
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB415 do?
AN ACT concerning the residential landlord and tenant act; relating to remedies and penalties under the act; providing that violations of the act resulting in a dwelling unit being deemed uninhabitable by a governmental agency shall be subject to the remedies and enforcement provisions of the Kansas consumer protection act.
Who sponsors SB415?
SB415 is sponsored by Doug Shane (Republican).
What is the current status of SB415?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB415?
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