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House adopts bill to bar cities from forcing landlords to accept Section 8 vouchers
Summary
Lawmakers passed a committee substitute for House Bill 595 (and related 343), preempting municipal ordinances that would require landlords to accept Section 8 vouchers or limit tenant screening; proponents cited property rights and investor exit risks, opponents urged local solutions and cited protections and a landlord fund in Kansas City.
Representative (Clay County) presented House Bill 595 and said it would prohibit municipal governments from creating or enforcing ordinances that force landlords to accept federal housing assistance (commonly called Section 8) or that restrict landlords' ability to screen tenants. "I submit this is a pure property rights issue," the sponsor said, noting municipal ordinances that attempt to compel participation in voucher programs can impose additional administrative costs and inspections.
Supporters warned that mandates would drive…
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