Trespassers; clarify no rights for.
HB 790 clarifies that anyone who enters property without permission (a trespasser) cannot be considered a tenant and may be removed immediately by the property owner or their agent, without needing court proceedings or following standard eviction processes. The bill amends Mississippi tenant law to explicitly state that trespassers have no tenant rights, including protection from removal or liability for items left behind. It directly affects individuals who occupy property without the owner's consent, such as squatters or unauthorized occupants. The law changes existing statutes to ensure trespassers are not covered by tenant protections, allowing owners to address unauthorized presence swiftly.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 16, 2025
Last action Feb 4, 2025
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Jan 16, 2025
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Referred To Judiciary A
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Carolyn Crawford
RRepublican
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