HB2690: 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 and allowing the city to abate certain interior code violations or delegate such authority to the county.
Plain-Language Summary
This bill allows city officials or their delegated county counterparts to inspect residential properties without the occupant's consent if there is probable cause of imminent danger related to health and safety. In some cases, this could also involve obtaining an administrative warrant.
Who This Affects
This affects homeowners in Kansas who may have interior code violations that pose a risk to their own or others' health and safety. It also impacts local government officials responsible for enforcing building codes and ensuring public safety.
Key Provisions
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Timeline
Introduced
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Last Action
House Referred to Committee on Judiciary
Feb 3, 2026
Sponsors
- Rui XuDemocratcosponsor
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