Kansas 2025-2026 Regular Session

Kansas House Bill HB2357

Introduced
2/7/25  
Refer
2/7/25  
Report Pass
2/11/26  
Refer
2/11/26  
Report Pass
2/17/26  
Engrossed
2/25/26  
Refer
2/26/26  
Refer
3/3/26  
Report Pass
3/18/26  
Enrolled
4/9/26  

Caption

Substitute for HB 2357 by Committee on Judiciary - Providing for expungement of certain court records and consideration of mediation in eviction actions in which the underlying rental agreement is governed by the residential landlord and tenant act.

Impact

The implementation of HB 2357 is expected to significantly impact both tenants and landlords. By allowing for the expungement of eviction records, the bill seeks to provide a second chance for tenants who may have experienced hardships leading to eviction. Additionally, it requires courts to consider mediation as a viable option in eviction cases, with the intent to foster communication between landlords and tenants before escalating disputes to formal eviction proceedings. This change could lead to reduced court congestion and more amicable resolutions to rental disputes.

Summary

House Bill 2357 addresses critical aspects of housing law in the state, specifically focusing on the expungement of certain court records related to eviction actions governed by the residential landlord and tenant act. The bill permits defendants in eviction actions to file for expungement electronically at no cost after certain conditions are met, such as demonstrating that monetary judgments related to the eviction have been satisfied and that no further judgments exist within a three-year period. This provision aims to assist tenants in mitigating the negative long-term consequences of eviction records.

Sentiment

The overall sentiment regarding HB 2357 appears mixed among lawmakers and stakeholders. Proponents of the bill, which include tenant advocacy groups and some legislators, view it as a positive step towards fostering fairness in housing law and leveling the playing field for individuals facing eviction. On the other hand, some landlords and housing providers express concern that it may limit their rights and protections in the eviction process, potentially complicating their ability to manage properties effectively.

Contention

Key points of contention during discussions around HB 2357 include the balance between tenant protections and landlord rights. Critics argue that while expungement of eviction records can benefit tenants, it may also undermine landlords' ability to make informed decisions about prospective tenants. The mediation requirement could also be contentious, as there may be differing opinions on its effectiveness and practicality in addressing eviction disputes. The bill's success hinges on finding a balance that protects vulnerable tenants while also safeguarding the rights and interests of landlords.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

KS HB2003

Establishing the veterans' valor property tax relief act providing for an income tax credit or refund for eligible individuals, modifying the definition of household income and increasing the appraised value threshold for eligibility of seniors and disabled veterans related to increased property tax claims and citing the section as the homeowners' property tax freeze program, providing property tax exemptions for certain personal property including watercraft, marine equipment, off-road vehicles, motorized bicycles and certain trailers, excluding internal revenue code section 1031 exchange transactions as indicators of fair market value, providing for certain exclusions from the prohibition of paying taxes under protest after a valuation notice appeal and providing four prior years' values on the annual valuation notice.

KS SB6

Providing a sales tax exemption for sales of electricity to residential premises by municipally owned or operated utilities.

KS HB2001

Authorizing the secretary of commerce to enter into agreements with major professional sports franchises to establish STAR bond projects for a major professional sports complex, providing for additional revenue sources, expanding the powers and discretion of the secretary and making other changes to the STAR bonds financing act to facilitate such projects, limiting the secretary’s authority to approve such projects to one year unless extended by the legislative coordinating council, authorizing the Kansas development finance authority to issue STAR bonds for such projects, transferring funds under certain circumstances from the state gaming revenues fund to the attracting professional sports to Kansas fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, and, if approved by the legislative coordinating council, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.

KS SB1

Modifying income tax rates for individuals, exempting all social security benefits from Kansas income tax, increasing the Kansas standard deduction and the Kansas personal exemption, increasing the income tax credit amount for household and dependent care expenses, decreasing the privilege tax normal tax, excluding internal revenue code section 1031 exchange transactions as indicators of fair market value for property tax valuation purposes, increasing the extent of property tax exemption for residential property from the statewide school levy, providing for certain transfers to the state school district finance fund and abolishing the local ad valorem tax reduction fund and the county and city revenue sharing fund.

KS SB2

Eliminating the income limit to qualify for the subtraction modification exempting social security benefits, increasing the income tax credit amount for household and dependent care expenses, establishing the veterans' valor property tax relief act providing for an income tax credit or refund for eligible individuals, citing the increased property tax homestead refund claim section as the homeowners' property tax freeze program, decreasing the normal privilege tax rate, increasing the extent of property tax exemption for residential property from the statewide school levy, decreasing the rate of ad valorem tax imposed by a school district; providing for certain transfers to the state school district finance fund, reducing the state rate of tax on sales of food and food ingredients and modifying the percent credited to the state highway fund from revenue collected.

KS SB3

Clarifying the procedures and restrictions on accepting a nomination for an elected office.

KS SB7

Authorizing federally licensed firearm dealers, in addition to county sheriffs, to receive applications for concealed carry licenses and forward such applications to the attorney general, prohibiting sheriffs from assessing any fee related to application services and allowing dealers to assess a fee related to application services not to exceed $20.

KS SB8

Exempting the sale of firearms, firearms accessories, ammunition, firearm safes and firearm safety devices from the retatilers' sales tax.

KS HB2002

Expanding medical assistance eligibility and enacting the cutting healthcare costs for all Kansans act.

KS SCR1603

Proposing to amend section 1 of article 11 of the constitution of the state of Kansas to limit property tax valuation increases for residential property.

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