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This bill, known as the Georgia Anti-Squatting Act of 2025, introduces comprehensive measures to address unauthorized occupancy of property in Georgia. The legislation significantly strengthens legal procedures for property owners to remove individuals who enter and occupy land or premises without consent. Under the new law, if a property owner, rightful occupant, or authorized representative provides a sworn affidavit claiming unauthorized occupancy, law enforcement must eject the unauthorized occupant within five days. Individuals accused of unlawful squatting must present documentation (such as a lease or proof of rental payments) when cited, or they can be arrested. The bill also increases penalties, making unlawful squatting a misdemeanor of high and aggravated nature, and introduces a mandatory minimum one-year felony sentence for forgery related to squatting. Additionally, the law extends similar ejectment procedures to innkeepers, allowing them to remove guests who have overstayed their welcome or lack a valid contract. The bill provides protections for property owners and law enforcement by limiting their liability for property damage during removal, thereby making it easier and less risky to remove unauthorized occupants from properties.

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https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70385