TRESPASS: Provides relative to the removal of unauthorized persons from immovable property (OR NO IMPACT See Note)

HB 262 updates Louisiana's trespass law to specifically address squatters who occupy property without legal rights (like ownership or a lease). It defines "adverse possessor" as anyone remaining on property without permission and clarifies that "remaining" includes ignoring direct requests to leave (verbally, in writing, or via posted signs). The bill allows police to arrest such individuals without a warrant if they have reasonable suspicion - based on neighbor reports, signs of forced entry, or property conditions - instead of requiring higher evidence. This directly affects property owners seeking to remove unauthorized occupants and changes how law enforcement handles squatting cases.