AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- TRESPASS AND VANDALISM

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Defines squatter as a person occupying a dwelling unit who is not authorized by the property owner, landlord or tenant to occupy the unit and provides remedies for property owner including police assistance to remove a squatter.

Chamber: Senate
Introduced: Feb 6, 2026
Last action: May 12, 2026 — 05/12/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Sponsor: Thomas Paolino R
Session: 2026
Momentum: 5 · Stalled