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Makes Unlawful Squatting a Crime

Recent Bills/Makes Unlawful Squatting a Crime

Makes Unlawful Squatting a Crime

IntroducedN/A

Passed1 year ago

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Notification that HB1049 is now Act 238

More:Crime and Public Safety

Why This Matters

This bill criminalizes the act of unlawfully occupying someone else's property without permission.

If you own property in Arkansas, this law allows you to take legal action against squatters.

Who this affects

Property owners · Individuals occupying properties

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill makes it illegal to occupy someone else's property without permission.
2It defines unlawful squatting as entering or staying on a property without the owner's consent.
3The bill establishes penalties for those found guilty of unlawful squatting.
4Property owners can take legal action against squatters under this new law.

Read the detailed summary

To Amend Arkansas Law Concerning Criminal Offenses; And To Criminalize Unlawful Squatting.

Bill Progress4 of 4

Bills must pass the House, Senate, and be signed by the President to become law.

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Senate

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IntroducedNov 21, 2024

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HouseFeb 10, 2025

SenateFeb 24, 2025

PresidentCurrent

Notification that HB1049 is now Act 238

The President

Awaiting Signature

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