Plain English Summary
This bill creates a fast-track legal process allowing property owners to remove people occupying their residential property without a valid lease or payment, with hearings held within 48 hours and removal ordered within 4 hours. The bill also prevents local governments from restricting pet shop operations beyond state regulations.
Arguments in Favor
Supporters argue this bill protects property owners from squatters and unauthorized occupants by providing a swift legal remedy that doesn't require going through lengthy eviction processes. They contend it addresses the growing problem of people unlawfully occupying residential property and gives owners faster access to their own homes while maintaining court oversight through magistrate hearings.
Arguments Against
Opponents express concerns that the 48-hour timeline may not provide adequate due process for people to properly defend themselves or gather evidence, potentially leading to wrongful removals. They worry the law could be misused against people with legitimate claims to occupancy and argue the immunity provisions for law enforcement may discourage careful handling of disputes, particularly regarding protection of personal property during removal.
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Sponsors
Primary Sponsor
Representative · District 77
Primary Sponsor
Representative · District 70
Primary Sponsor
Representative · District 3
Primary Sponsor
Representative · District 91
Cosponsors (22)
Representative · District 28
Representative · District 53
Representative · District 84
Representative · District 89
Representative · District 48
Representative · District 5
Representative · District 93
Representative · District 26
Representative · District 23
Representative · District 94
Representative · District 109
Representative · District 59
Representative · District 17
Representative · District 81
Representative · District 79
Representative · District 13
Representative · District 74
Representative · District 78
Representative · District 117
Representative · District 83
Representative · District 73
Representative · District 7
Vote Breakdown (7 roll calls)
This bill passed both chambers but was vetoed by the Governor.
Final Vote
On: M6 Reconsider
Party Breakdown