The Illegal Occupancy Enforcement Amendment Act of 2026 aims to enhance the enforcement capabilities of the Metropolitan Police Department regarding individuals who overstay their reservations in short-term rentals, vacation units, or hotels. The bill clarifies that guests have no lawful right to remain on the property after their rental period has ended. It specifically amends existing laws to define individuals who remain beyond their rental term as trespassers, thereby allowing for their removal if necessary.

Key amendments include the addition of a provision that states individuals without lawful permission who stay beyond their rental agreement are deemed to lack authority to remain on the property. Furthermore, the bill modifies the Short-Term Rental Regulation Act of 2018 to specify that transient guests must vacate the premises at the end of their rental period unless explicitly permitted to stay by the host. These changes are intended to provide clearer guidelines and support law enforcement in managing illegal occupancy situations effectively.