Substitute House Bill No. 5367 establishes a new legal process for the immediate removal of unauthorized persons from residential properties. An "unauthorized person" is defined as someone who enters or remains on a property without the owner's or lawful occupant's consent, excluding current or former tenants and immediate family members. The bill outlines the conditions under which property owners or their authorized agents can request local law enforcement to remove these individuals, requiring that the property was not open to the public at the time of entry and that the owner has directed the unauthorized person to leave. To initiate this process, the property owner or agent must submit a signed affidavit and proof of identity or authority to the law enforcement agency, certifying the unauthorized person's unlawful entry and the absence of pending litigation regarding the property.

The bill also introduces a civil cause of action for individuals who believe they have been wrongfully removed, allowing them to seek restoration of possession, recover damages, and claim attorney's fees. It includes changes in terminology for clarity, such as replacing "police department" with "law enforcement agency." The effective date for these provisions is set for October 1, 2026. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the removal process for unauthorized individuals while providing legal recourse for those wrongfully removed.