Stop Squatters Act: Provides a process for removing unauthorized occupants from real property and sets penalties.

The Stop Squatters Act allows real property owners to request law enforcement to remove unauthorized occupants from their property. The law enforcement agency must investigate the complaint and, if valid, direct the occupant to vacate immediately, return possession to the owner, and assess a civil penalty. The Act also modifies the definition of trespass to include unauthorized occupation of a building on real property. Penalties include fines and confinement for damaging property.

Stop Squatters Act: Provides a process for removing unauthorized occupants from real property and sets penalties.

The Stop Squatters Act allows real property owners to request law enforcement to remove unauthorized occupants from their property. The law enforcement agency must investigate the complaint and, if valid, direct the occupant to vacate immediately, return possession to the owner, and assess a civil penalty. The Act also modifies the definition of trespass to include unauthorized occupation of a building on real property. Penalties include fines and confinement for damaging property.