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HB2378: Establishing the removal of squatters act, providing a procedure to remove a squatter from a dwelling unit, requiring owners or agents of dwelling units to provide an affidavit to the county sheriff department or police department , requiring notice to vacate by the sheriff, establishing the crime of providing a false affidavit and establishing a civil cause of action for wrongful removal of a person from a dwelling unit, allowing attorney fees and punitive damages.
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Plain-Language Summary
This bill creates a process for removing people who are occupying a home without permission. Homeowners or their agents must provide proof to law enforcement that the person is a squatter, and then the sheriff will give notice to vacate.
Who This Affects
This affects homeowners in Kansas who have unauthorized occupants on their property, as well as those individuals who may be removed from a home they are occupying without permission.
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Timeline
Introduced
Monday, February 10, 2025
Last Action
House Approved by Governor on Monday, April 6, 2026
Apr 8, 2026
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