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. Property owners or their authorized agents can 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. The owner must submit a completed affidavit 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 receiving a notice.

The bill amends existing landlord-tenant laws by requiring landlords to provide tenants with at least three full days to vacate before initiating eviction proceedings. If a tenant does not respond, the landlord can file a summons and complaint in Superior Court, where the tenant has the right to contest the complaint. If the court rules in favor of the landlord, it will order the eviction, allowing a state marshal to remove the tenant and their belongings. The bill also allows individuals wrongfully removed to pursue civil action against the owner or agent for damages and legal costs. Notably, it changes "lease" to "rental agreement" for consistency and outlines potential fiscal impacts, including costs to the Judicial Department and possible revenue gains from fines.