Kansas · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 194: Providing that covenants, conditions or restrictions established between January 1, 1948, and December 31, 1958, that restrict the use of real property owned by state educational institutions for only single-family residence purposes and contain discriminatory provisions to restrict ownership or tenancy by race are against public policy and therefore void.

Enacted Last action April 10, 2025: Approved by Governor on Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Plain-language summary

SB 194 is a bill introduced in the Kansas Senate on February 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Providing that covenants, conditions or restrictions established between January 1, 1948, and December 31, 1958, that restrict the use of real property owned by state educational institutions for only single-family residence purposes and contain discriminatory provisions to restrict ownership or tenancy by race are against public policy and therefore void. Primary sponsor: Committee on Federal and State Affairs. Most recent recorded action (April 10, 2025): Approved by Governor on Wednesday, March 26, 2025.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Committee on Federal and State Affairs.