HB182 Summary

• Amends burglary in the third degree to include knowingly entering or remaining unlawfully in a dwelling and intentionally causing $1,000 or more in damage.

• Creates new crime of fraudulent sale or lease of residential real property, making it a Class A misdemeanor to list property for sale or rent without legal authority to do so.

• Expands perjury in the second degree to include knowingly presenting false lease agreements, deeds, or property instruments with intent to unlawfully occupy real property.

• Establishes procedure allowing property owners to submit sworn affidavit to law enforcement requesting removal of unauthorized occupants (squatters), with law enforcement required to serve notice and attempt removal after at least 24 hours.

• Defines "squatter" as person occupying dwelling without lease, rental agreement, or tenant authorization, and excludes squatter removal from standard eviction procedures under state law.