All Roll Calls
Yes: 588 • No: 46
KansasHB 23572025–2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
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.
Sponsored By: Committee on Judiciary
Signed by Governor
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Courts must consider mediation for renters
Kansas courts must consider mediation in eviction cases covered by the Kansas Residential Landlord and Tenant Act. Courts can skip this step if mediation would not help the parties or is impractical. When parties participate, courts must pause the case for no more than 14 days after the mediation order. This pause is an exception to the usual bond requirement for delays. In eviction cases generally, defendants must appear personally or through a lawyer, or file a written answer by the summons date. Written answers must include information required by state law. Any needed trial must occur within 14 days after the appearance date, subject to allowed delays. Other delays generally require a court-approved bond securing rent and damages that accrue if the defendant loses.
Renters can clear eligible eviction judgments
Kansas renters can request expungement of eviction judgments covered by the Kansas Residential Landlord and Tenant Act. Expungement removes the judgment from the covered court record. Courts must grant it after three years if any tenancy-related money judgment is satisfied and no additional covered eviction judgment was entered during that period. A later judgment during those three years blocks clearing the earlier judgment until the later one becomes eligible. An unpaid money judgment blocks expungement unless both sides agree. Renters can file electronically with the district court clerk for free, using the eviction case number. They must serve the plaintiff by return receipt delivery. The plaintiff has 30 days after service to object; an objection requires a hearing. Without an objection, the court may decide without a hearing and presumes the money judgment is satisfied. Expungement does not cancel debt or prevent a separate collection lawsuit within applicable time limits. The Judicial Council must develop a request form.
Housing applicants face eviction history checks
Kansas public housing authorities may request the past three years of eviction judgment history for active federal housing assistance applicants. Requests and access must follow federal law. This authority does not itself change who qualifies for assistance or require an application denial.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Committee on Judiciary
Affiliation unavailable
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/23/2026
Yea: 107 Nay: 9
Yes: 107 • No: 9
House vote • 4/23/2026
Yea: 36 Nay: 4
Yes: 36 • No: 4
House vote • 4/23/2026
Yea: 118 Nay: 3
Yes: 118 • No: 3
House vote • 4/23/2026
Yea: 33 Nay: 7
Yes: 33 • No: 7
House vote • 3/27/2026
Conference Committee Report was adopted
Yes: 118 • No: 3
Senate vote • 3/27/2026
Conference Committee Report was adopted
Yes: 36 • No: 4
Senate vote • 3/19/2026
Emergency Final Action - Passed as amended
Yes: 33 • No: 7
House vote • 2/19/2026
Emergency Final Action - Passed as amended
Yes: 107 • No: 9
Actions Timeline
Reengrossed on Tuesday, March 31, 2026
4/9/2026HouseEnrolled and presented to Governor on Friday, April 3, 2026
4/9/2026HouseApproved by Governor on Thursday, April 9, 2026
4/9/2026HouseConference committee report now available
3/27/2026SenateConference Committee Report was adopted; Yea 36, Nay 4
3/27/2026SenateConference Committee Report was adopted; Yea 118, Nay 3, Absent 4
3/27/2026HouseMotion to accede adopted; Sen. Larry Alley, Sen. Stephen Owens and Sen. Oletha Faust Goudeau appointed as conferees
3/24/2026SenateNonconcurred with amendments; Conference Committee requested; appointed Rep. Susan Humphries, Rep. Laura Williams and Rep. Dan Osman
3/23/2026HouseCommittee of the Whole - Committee Report be adopted
3/19/2026SenateCommittee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Sen. Stephen Owens
3/19/2026SenateCommittee of the Whole - Amendment by Sen. Stephen Owens was adopted
3/19/2026SenateCommittee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Sen. TJ Rose
3/19/2026SenateCommittee of the Whole - Amendment by Sen. TJ Rose was rejected
3/19/2026SenateCommittee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Sen. Oletha Faust Goudeau
3/19/2026SenateCommittee of the Whole - Amendment by Sen. Oletha Faust Goudeau was rejected
3/19/2026SenateCommittee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Sen. Joseph Claeys
3/19/2026SenateCommittee of the Whole - Amendment by Sen. Joseph Claeys was adopted
3/19/2026SenateCommittee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Sen. Cindy Holscher
3/19/2026SenateCommittee of the Whole - Amendment by Sen. Cindy Holscher was rejected
3/19/2026SenateCommittee of the Whole - Be passed as further amended
3/19/2026SenateEmergency Final Action - Passed as amended; Yea 33, Nay 7
3/19/2026SenateCommittee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by Senate Committee on Commerce
3/18/2026SenateWithdrawn from Senate Committee on Commerce; Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce
3/3/2026SenateReferred to Senate Committee on Judiciary
2/26/2026SenateEngrossed on Tuesday, February 24, 2026
2/25/2026House
Bill Text
As Amended by House Committee on Judiciary
As Amended by Senate Committee on Commerce
As Introduced
Enrolled
Sub
{As Amended by House Committee of the Whole}
{As Amended by Senate Committee of the Whole}
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