Unauthorized Use of Residential Real Property Modifications

HB 126 creates a new process for property owners to request sheriff assistance in removing unauthorized occupants from residential dwellings, requiring a verified complaint meeting specific conditions (e.g., trespasser not a tenant or family member, no pending litigation). It also establishes criminal penalties, including second-degree felonies for fraudulently selling, renting, or advertising residential property without legal title, and for causing $1,000+ in damage while trespassing. The bill directly affects property owners, sheriffs, and individuals committing these offenses, with no new state funding required. It provides a limited civil remedy for owners while imposing penalties for fraud and trespass-related damage.