HB 2045
Requires courts to order the removal of trespassers from a residence upon a sworn declaration from an owner or their agent.
| Status | In House Committee (HJUD) |
| Sponsors | Boomer Wright (Republican) (Chief), Lucetta Elmer (Republican) (Chief), Court Boice (Republican) (Chief), Bobby Levy (Republican), Rick Lewis (Republican), Virgle Osborne (Republican), E. Werner Reschke (Republican), Anna Scharf (Republican), David Brock Smith (Republican), Kim Thatcher (Republican), Kevin Mannix (Republican), Dwayne Yunker (Republican) |
| Fiscal impact | May have fiscal impact, but no statement yet issued |
| Revenue impact | May have revenue impact, but no statement yet issued |
Bill Text
Requires courts to order the removal of trespassers from a residence upon a sworn declaration from an owner or their agent.
Sponsors#
Chief Sponsors: Boomer Wright, Lucetta Elmer, Court Boice
Co-Sponsors: Bobby Levy, Rick Lewis, Virgle Osborne, E. Werner Reschke, Anna Scharf, David Brock Smith, Kim Thatcher
Overview#
Digest: This Act requires a court to order the removal of a trespasser at the land owner’s request. (Flesch Readability Score: 65.1). Requires courts to order the removal of trespassers from a residence upon a sworn declaration from an owner or their agent. Requires law enforcement to execute the order. Provides for statutory damages for individuals harmed by wrongful use of the process.
Legislative History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-13 | H | First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. |
| 2025-01-17 | H | Referred to Judiciary. |
| 2025-06-27 | H | In committee upon adjournment. |