Bill > S1097

This bill modifies existing trespassing law by creating a new legal mechanism for individuals who have received a written "disinvitation" from a premises to challenge that notice in district court. Specifically, the bill allows a person with a "good faith reasonable belief" that they have a right to access a location to file a complaint challenging a written notice that would otherwise prevent them from entering the property. The court can choose to "vacate" (nullify) the disinvitation if it determines that the person who issued the notice abused their discretion in controlling the premises. If the court grants such an order, it would serve as a complete legal defense against any potential criminal trespassing charges related to subsequent entry onto the property. This provision appears designed to provide a legal recourse for individuals who believe they have been unfairly excluded from a location, giving them an opportunity to have a neutral third party (the court) review the circumstances of their disinvitation.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1097