Create the offense of unlawful squatting and provide a penalty

Nebraska's LB 443 creates a new criminal offense called "unlawful squatting" for people who enter and occupy another person's property with the intent to claim ownership or use it without permission. It requires law enforcement to issue a warning citation if they have probable cause (e.g., visible personal items or temporary structures on vacant property), giving the person three business days to prove legal right to stay with documents like a deed, lease, or payment records (digital copies accepted). Failure to provide valid proof within that timeframe results in arrest and a Class I misdemeanor charge. The bill directly affects individuals occupying land without the owner's consent, aiming to clarify legal recourse for property owners.