CO HB1159

Expands forcible detainer definition to include preventing an owner from accessing or possessing property by locking or changing locks.

Creates procedure for plaintiffs to seek temporary, mandatory injunction for immediate possession of property upon filing forcible entry or detainer complaint, requiring court approval based on specific factual findings and security bond.

Requires plaintiffs to store personal property found on premises during enforcement of injunction; plaintiffs may recover reasonable storage costs from property occupants after judgment, but cannot dispose of property until 30 days after judgment entry.

Establishes immunity from civil liability for officers and law enforcement agencies enforcing injunctions, and for plaintiffs and their representatives who comply with officer directions regarding personal property removal.

Creates two new Class 1 misdemeanors: unlawful occupancy (forcibly entering or taking up residence in uninhabited/vacant dwelling without permission) and unlawful reentry (reentering property after owner recovered possession in court action without court authority or owner permission), each with maximum fine of $25,000 for repeat convictions.