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HB 142 Kentucky House · 2025 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to real property rights.

Summary
Amend KRS 511.010 and 512.010 to define "squatter"; amend KRS 511.090 to allow a property owner or his or her authorized agent to request a peace officer to immediately remove any squatter occupying a dwelling or commercial building under certain circumstances; provide criminal and civil immunity to peace officers acting in good faith; amend KRS 512.020 and 512.030 to specifically include damage to residential or commercial property caused by squatters in the offense of criminal mischief; create a new section of KRS Chapter 514 to establish the offense of fraudulent sale or lease of real property.
Issues: ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill prioritizes property owner rights by enabling swift squatter removal and limiting tenant protections, weakening safeguards against immediate eviction.90% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2025 Last action Feb 4, 2025
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Feb 4, 2025
Committee
to Judiciary (H)
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Jan 8, 2025
Committee
to Committee on Committees (H)
lower
Jan 8, 2025
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introduced in House
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