S.E.A. 157, P.L. 191-2025
Effective: July 1, 2025
- Defines “squatter” as an individual who occupies the property of another and who does not have and has never had: (1) a rental agreement; (2) permission of the owner; or (3) another legal interest in the property.
- Permits a property owner to execute an affidavit stating that a squatter is occupying the person’s property, and requires a law enforcement agency to dispatch one or more law enforcement officers to remove the squatter within 48 hours (or a later period if necessary for reasons of public safety).
- Provides that a property owner can execute an affidavit at the time a law enforcement officer responds to a complaint that a squatter is occupying the owner’s property.
- Requires a dispatched law enforcement officer to remove the squatter from the property unless the law enforcement officer discovers credible evidence that the person is not a squatter.
- Provides that a law enforcement agency may create a form affidavit.
- Provides certain immunities to a law enforcement agency and a law enforcement officer.
- Establishes a cause of action for wrongful removal from property.
Read the bill at: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/senate/157