Create a new section of KRS Chapter 383 to allow a property owner or his or her authorized agent to request a law enforcement officer immediately remove a person unlawfully occupying real property under certain circumstances; provide criminal and civil immunity to law enforcement officers and property owners acting in good faith; create a civil cause of action for wrongful removal; require the Department of Kentucky State Police to create a form for the petition to remove unlawful occupants; amend KRS 512.010 to define "squatter"; amend KRS 512.020 and 512.030 to specifically include damage to real property caused by squatters in the offense of criminal mischief.
signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 63)
received in House
delivered to Governor
enrolled, signed by President of the Senate
enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 13, 2025
3rd reading, passed 37-0
reported favorably, to Rules
taken from Judiciary (S)
2nd reading
returned to Judiciary (S)
to Judiciary (S)
taken from Judiciary (S)
1st reading
returned to Judiciary (S)
received in Senate
to Committee on Committees (S)
3rd reading, passed 93-5
posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 28, 2025
reported favorably, 2nd reading, to Rules
returned to Judiciary (H)
1st reading
taken from Judiciary (H)
to Judiciary (H)
to Committee on Committees (H)
introduced in House
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