The proposed bill, known as the Removal of Squatters Act, establishes a legal framework for property owners or their agents to remove unauthorized occupants, referred to as squatters, from their properties. Under the new law, owners must submit a notarized affidavit to a law enforcement agency, detailing the circumstances of the squatter's presence, including that the individual is not a tenant or immediate family member. The bill introduces criminal penalties for those who knowingly provide false affidavits and outlines the responsibilities of law enforcement agencies in verifying the affidavit and serving notice to the unauthorized occupant.

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 providing a structured process for addressing unauthorized occupancy.