"Real Property Owners Protection Act"; create.

Updated the bill version designation from 'Committee Substitute' to 'As Passed the House' to reflect legislative progress.

Added explicit definition of 'squatter' to include trespassers who remain on property indefinitely and persons invited by tenants who stay after lease termination, while excluding heirs from these protections.

Updated landlord-tenant law definitions to explicitly state that tenants do not include persons who trespass or remain on property without landlord knowledge or permission.

Replaced the requirement for a writ of removal with a system where law enforcement can immediately remove squatters after a citation is issued, eliminating the need for court orders in many cases.

Increased penalties for false squatting complaints to include triple costs and fees plus up to six months in jail for intentional false statements.

Simplified the removal process by allowing owners to file a sworn affidavit directly with law enforcement rather than navigating complex court procedures.

Added new provisions requiring owners to provide documentation proving ownership during hearings, with certified deed copies leading to automatic squatter declarations.

Set specific timelines for hearings (within 7 days of citation) and vacating orders (within 24 hours of judgment unless emergency exists).