NE LB443

Creates new criminal offense of "unlawful squatting" for entering another's property with intent to claim ownership or appropriate property without the owner's knowledge or consent

Law enforcement officers must issue a warning citation when they have probable cause to believe unlawful squatting occurred, with indicators including signs of abandonment or construction of temporary structures like tents or shanties

Recipients of warning citations have three business days to appear before law enforcement and present documentation authorizing residency, such as a deed, rental agreement, or proof of rental payments

Failure to appear or provide valid documentation results in arrest and, upon conviction, a Class I misdemeanor

Adds this offense to the Nebraska Criminal Code by amending section 28-101