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Committee amends and advances HB2481 on transient guest tax, short-term rentals during World Cup window

Committee on Commerce, Labor and Economic Development · February 13, 2026
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Summary

The committee voted HB2481 favorably as amended; the measure adjusts definitions in the transient guest tax (KSA 12-1692) and includes an amendment to allow short-term rentals during a two-month World Cup period (May 15–July 25), while preserving municipal application and review procedures. Members asked the reviser to define 'short term' (28 days referenced).

The Committee on Commerce, Labor and Economic Development amended and passed House Bill 2481, which makes definitional changes to the transient guest tax statute and adds a temporary, narrow exception for short-term rentals during an international event window.

Revisor Reimer explained HB2481 makes two definition changes in KSA 12-1692: it alters thresholds relevant to the definitions of "hotel, motel, or…

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