Kansas HB2634: Requiring landlords to comply with a default maintenance code if the rental property is in a city or county that has not adopted a maintenance code

What the bill says

An act concerning the Kansas residential landlord tenant act; relating to building and housing codes; creating a default maintenance code to use for rental properties if a city or county has not adopted such a code; amending K.S.A. 58-2553 and repealing the existing section.

From the introduced text, February 2, 2026:

AN ACT concerning the Kansas residential landlord tenant act; relating to building and housing codes; creating a default maintenance code to use for rental properties if a city or county has not adopted such a code; amending K.S.A. 58-2553 and repealing the existing section. Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Kansas: Section 1. K.S.A. 58-2553 is hereby amended to read as follows: 582553. (a) Except when prevented by an act of God, the failure of public utility services or other conditions beyond the landlord's control, the landlord shall: (1) Comply with the requirements of applicable building and, housing and maintenance codes materially affecting health and safety. If the duty imposed by this paragraph is greater than any duty imposed by any other paragraph of this subsection, the landlord's duty shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of this paragraph; (2) exercise reasonable care in the maintenance of the common areas; (3) maintain in good and safe working order and condition all electrical, plumbing, sanitary, heating, ventilating and air-conditioning appliances including and elevators, supplied or required to be supplied by such landlord; (4) except where provided by a governmental entity, provide and maintain on the grounds, for the common use by all tenants, appropriate receptacles and conveniences for the removal of ashes, garbage, rubbish and other …

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Sponsors

• Leah Howell (R) · primary sponsor
• Cyndi Howerton (R)
• R. Essex, Robyn (R, 78)
• Sean Tarwater (R)

Latest actions

1. February 19, 2026: Stricken from Calendar by Rule 1507
2. February 19, 2026: Committee of the Whole - Passed over and retain a place on the calendar
3. February 16, 2026: Committee Report recommending bill be passed by House Committee on Local Government
4. February 2, 2026: Referred to House Committee on Local Government
5. February 2, 2026: Introduced

Common questions

What is HB2634?

HB2634 is a bill in the Kansas Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Requiring landlords to comply with a default maintenance code if the rental property is in a city or county that has not adopted a maintenance code.

What does HB2634 do?

In its own words: An act concerning the Kansas residential landlord tenant act; relating to building and housing codes; creating a default maintenance code to use for rental properties if a city or county has not adopted such a code; amending K.S.A. 58-2553 and repealing the existing section.

What is the status of HB2634?

Failed as of February 19, 2026. Latest action: Stricken from Calendar by Rule 1507 (February 19, 2026).

Who sponsored HB2634?

Leah Howell (R), with 3 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB2634?

On the Kansas Legislature website: https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2634/