Indiana · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1083: Protection of property rights.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1083 is a bill introduced in the Indiana House on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Protection of property rights. Primary sponsor: Jim Pressel (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 8, 2025): First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Defines "squatter" as an individual who occupies the residential real 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 residential real property; authorizing the individual to occupy the residential real property. Provides that under certain circumstances, a property owner may obtain an expedited removal of a squatter from the property owner's residential real property.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Pressel | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 20 |
| Craig Haggard | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 57 |
| Ben Smaltz | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 52 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary
- Coauthored by Representatives Haggard and Smaltz
- Authored by Representative Pressel