Bill > HB06384

This bill proposes to amend Connecticut's criminal statutes (specifically title 53a) to create a new criminal offense of illegal squatting. Under this proposed legislation, unauthorized occupation of private property without the owner's consent would now be classified as a class A misdemeanor. A class A misdemeanor in Connecticut is the most serious category of misdemeanor, which typically carries potential penalties of up to one year in jail and/or a fine. The bill aims to provide legal recourse for property owners who are dealing with individuals who unlawfully occupy their property without permission, thereby giving law enforcement and property owners a clearer legal mechanism to address and remove unauthorized occupants.

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