Rule detail : 247147

KNY LEG Squatter Removal Petitions

Updated on: Mar 27, 2025

Mar. 24, 2025 KNY LEG Governor Approval
On Mar. 24, 2025, KNY LEG reported governor approved and signed bill, Acts Ch. 63.
Effective 90 days after the official end of the session, expected to end Mar. 28, 2025.

KNY LEG passed HB 10 on procedures for removal of unlawful real property occupants.
Aim is to provide real property owners, their agents, with process to remove squatters.
Added a new section to KNY LEG 383, amended KNY LEG 512.010 (definitions), KNY LEG 512.020 (1st, degree mischief), KNY LEG 512.030 (2nd degree mischief).
Bill Provisions
Defines squatter as unauthorized person or persons unlawfully occupying real property
Template for required Petition to Remove Persons Unlawfully Occupying Real Property.
Petition to be presented to law enforcement officer as request for immediate removal.
A squatter violates criminal mischief provision if they damage property, destruction.
Legislative History
On Feb. 19, 2025, bill introduced in House; on Mar. 4, 2025, bill passed the House.
On Mar. 7, 2025, bill introduced in Senate; on Mar. 13, 2025, bill passed the Senate.
On Mar. 14, bill received in House, enrolled, delivered to governor for approval.
Effectiveness
Since no effective date stated, effective 90 days after the official end of the session.
Mar. 24, 2025 KNY LEG Governor Approval
On Mar. 24, 2025, KNY LEG reported governor approved and signed bill, Acts Ch. 63.
Effective 90 days after the official end of the session, expected to end Mar. 28, 2025.

Regulators

KNY LEG

Entity Types

CNSM; Corp

Reference

Ch. 63, 3/24/2025; Bill HB10, 3/14/2025; Citation: *KNY LEG* 383, 512.010, 512.020, 512.030;

Functions

Compliance; Legal; Operations; Outsourcing

Countries

United States of America