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MS HB790

Bill

Status

Failed

2/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Carolyn Crawford

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Provides that any person who trespasses onto another's property shall not be considered a tenant and may be removed by the owner or agent without following eviction procedures or liability.

  • Allows owners or agents to dispose of trespassers' belongings in any manner without liability.

  • Amends section 89-8-3 to clarify that residential landlord-tenant law does not apply to persons who trespass or enter property without the owner's knowledge or permission.

  • Amends section 89-8-7 to exclude trespassers from the definition of "tenant" under landlord-tenant law.

  • Amends section 89-7-5 to exclude trespassers from rights to recover land under property occupation laws, effective July 1, 2025.

Legislative Description

Trespassers; clarify no rights for.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary A1/16/2025

Full Bill Text

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