Relating to: criminal trespass at a campground and providing a penalty. (FE)
AB 259 creates a new misdemeanor offense for entering or remaining on a campground without permission from the operator. It directly affects visitors who enter or stay on licensed campground property without consent. The law allows campground operators to issue written requests for individuals to leave, and failing to comply results in fines up to $100 or up to 30 days in jail. This bill specifically applies to campgrounds and camping resorts licensed under state law, clarifying that standard trespass laws do not cover campground occupants or guests.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 19, 2025
Last action Mar 23, 2026
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Total actions
14
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Amendments
1
Jun 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
Report passage as amended recommended by Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety, Ayes 15, Noes 0
lower
Jun 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
Report Assembly Amendment 1 adoption recommended by Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety, Ayes 15, Noes 0
lower
Jun 9, 2025
Introduced
Assembly Amendment 1 offered by Representative Dallman
lower
May 19, 2025
Introduced
Introduced by Representatives Dallman, Behnke, Green, Dittrich, Penterman, Petersen and Melotik;
cosponsored by Senators Jacque and Nass
lower
7 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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