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Committee advances measure to tighten squatting rules and clarify hotel guest status amid concerns for families
Summary
Representative Seebaugh presented House Bill 61 to expand magistrate jurisdiction, create a verified sworn‑complaint removal process for alleged squatters and clarify innkeeper/guest distinctions for extended‑stay hotels. The committee approved the bill after extended questioning about protections for families and operational burdens on hotels.
Representative Seebaugh presented House Bill 61 as a public‑safety and property‑rights bill designed to address gaps remaining after 2024’s House Bill 1017. The sponsor said the measure focuses on three areas: clarifying law‑enforcement authority and expanding magistrate jurisdiction to allow a verified sworn complaint process for immediate removal where no lawful tenancy exists; tightening the unlawful squatting statute by requiring alleged occupants to produce valid documentation within a defined time frame; and clarifying the legal distinction…
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