HB 2440
Requires law enforcement to investigate and remove unlawful occupants upon declaration and payment of a fee by a property owner.
| Status | In House Committee (HJUD) |
| Sponsors | Dwayne Yunker (Republican) (Chief), Todd Nash (Republican), David Brock Smith (Republican), Suzanne Weber (Republican), Kevin Mannix (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 law enforcement to investigate and remove unlawful occupants from properties upon a property owner’s declaration and payment of a fee.
Sponsors#
Chief Sponsors: Dwayne Yunker
Co-Sponsors: Todd Nash, David Brock Smith, Suzanne Weber
Overview#
Digest: This Act allows an owner to ask the cops to remove people who are illegally in a house or office. It raises penalties for stealing a house or office. (Flesch Readability Score: 69.5). Requires law enforcement to investigate and remove unlawful occupants upon declaration and payment of a fee by a property owner. Amends trespassing and forgery criminal laws related to dwellings or commercial properties.
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. |