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GA HB1227
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Mandisha Thomas
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AI Summary
- Amends Georgia's criminal trespass statute (Code Section 16-7-21) to add a new offense for entering and residing, inhabiting, occupying, or living on another person's land or premises without the knowledge or consent of the owner, rightful occupant, or their authorized representative
- Violators receive a citation and have 14 days to present documentation authorizing their presence, such as a properly executed lease or rental agreement along with a secure and verifiable form of identification
- Failure to provide required documentation within 14 days subjects the person to arrest for criminal trespass and classification as a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature, punishable under Code Section 17-10-4
- In addition to criminal penalties, violators are assessed a fine based on the fair market monthly rental rate of the land or premises they unlawfully occupied
- Sponsored by Representative Thomas of the 65th district and cited as the "Georgia Unlawful Squatting Act"
Legislative Description
Georgia Unlawful Squatting Act; enact
Last Action
House Second Readers
2/13/2024
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/12/2024
Full Bill Text
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