Relating to the unauthorized entry, occupancy, sale, rental, lease, advertisement for sale, rental, or lease, or conveyance of real property, including the removal of certain unauthorized occupants of a dwelling; creating criminal offenses; increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing a fee.
HB 1076 addresses unauthorized activities on real property, creating new criminal offenses for unauthorized entry, occupancy, or advertising of property for sale/rent. It increases penalties for these violations and authorizes a fee related to enforcement actions. The bill directly affects property owners, tenants, and individuals involved in real estate transactions by establishing clearer legal consequences for unauthorized property use. Key provisions include criminalizing specific unauthorized activities (like occupying a dwelling without permission) and adding financial mechanisms for enforcement. This legislation aims to strengthen property rights protections through defined penalties and administrative fees.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 7, 2025
Last action Mar 7, 2025
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Mar 7, 2025
Committee
Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development
lower
Mar 7, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
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3 primary · 27 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Ben Bumgarner
RRepublican
P
Jeff Leach
RRepublican
P
Katrina Pierson
RRepublican
Co
Alan Schoolcraft
RRepublican
Co
Andy Hopper
RRepublican
Co
Brent Money
RRepublican
Co
Briscoe Cain
RRepublican
Co
Carrie Isaac
RRepublican
Co
Charles Cunningham
RRepublican
Co
Cody Vasut
RRepublican
Co
Daniel Alders
RRepublican
Co
David Lowe
RRepublican
Co
Denise Villalobos
RRepublican
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