Kansas SB388: Setting a maximum fee for the late payment of rent under the residential landlord and tenant act

What the bill says

An act concerning the residential landlord and tenant act; relating to fee provisions in rental agreements; setting a maximum fee for the late payment of rent.

From the introduced text, January 26, 2026:

AN ACT concerning the residential landlord and tenant act; relating to fee provisions in rental agreements; setting a maximum fee for the late payment of rent. Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Kansas: Section 1. (a) A landlord may charge a reasonable late fee for the late payment of rent as set forth in a rental agreement. Such fee shall not exceed 5% of the amount of the periodic rent. (b) This section shall be a part of and supplemental to the residential landlord and tenant act. Sec. 2. This act shall take effect and be in force from and after its publication in the statute book.

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Sponsors

• Cindy Holscher, Cindy (I) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. April 10, 2026: Died in Committee
2. January 27, 2026: Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce
3. January 26, 2026: Introduced

Common questions

What is SB388?

SB388 is a bill in the Kansas Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Setting a maximum fee for the late payment of rent under the residential landlord and tenant act.

What does SB388 do?

In its own words: An act concerning the residential landlord and tenant act; relating to fee provisions in rental agreements; setting a maximum fee for the late payment of rent.

What is the status of SB388?

In committee as of April 10, 2026. Latest action: Died in Committee (April 10, 2026).

Who sponsored SB388?

Cindy Holscher, Cindy (I).

Where is the official record for SB388?

On the Kansas Legislature website: https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/sb388/