The proposed bill, known as the Removal of Squatters Act, establishes a legal framework for property owners to remove unauthorized occupants, or squatters, from their dwelling units. Under this act, property owners or their agents must submit a notarized affidavit to a law enforcement agency, detailing the unauthorized person's presence and the owner's attempts to have them vacate. The bill introduces criminal penalties for owners or agents who knowingly provide false affidavits and outlines the responsibilities of law enforcement agencies in verifying the affidavit and serving notice to the unauthorized occupants.

Additionally, the act allows for a civil cause of action against property owners or agents for wrongful removal, enabling individuals harmed by such actions to seek restitution, including triple damages for fair market rent and legal fees. The bill clarifies definitions related to dwelling units, immediate family members, and squatters, and specifies that the removal of squatters does not require eviction proceedings under the residential landlord-tenant act. Overall, the act aims to protect property owners' rights while ensuring a fair process for addressing unauthorized occupancy.