Substitute House Bill No. 6338 establishes a legal framework for the removal of unauthorized individuals from real property, effective October 1, 2025. It defines "unauthorized person" as anyone unlawfully occupying real property who is neither a current or former tenant nor an immediate family member of the property owner. The bill allows property owners or their authorized agents to request the immediate removal of such individuals through a state marshal, provided they have directed the unauthorized person to leave and have no pending litigation regarding the property. A completed affidavit must be submitted to the state marshal, affirming the circumstances of the unauthorized occupation. The bill also introduces penalties for false statements made in the affidavit and for unauthorized individuals who fail to vacate the property upon notice.

Furthermore, the bill amends existing statutes by changing "lease" to "rental agreement" for consistency and outlines the procedures for the state marshal upon receiving the affidavit, including verifying the identity of the affiant. If verified, the marshal must serve a notice to the unlawful occupant to vacate immediately. The bill establishes penalties for individuals who fail to vacate and provides a civil cause of action for those wrongfully removed, allowing them to seek damages and recover costs. Overall, the legislation aims to streamline the eviction process while ensuring legal protections for all parties involved.