Kansas lawmakers are considering a bill that would prevent cities and counties from adopting rules that stop landlords from screening tenants based on their source of income, such as housing assistance vouchers. The proposal targets a Lawrence ordinance that bans discrimination against renters using programs like Section 8. Supporters say the measure protects landlords from being forced into federal housing programs, while opponents argue it could increase housing barriers for low-income residents and undermine local control over housing policy.
