Indiana · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 12: Removal of squatters.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 12 is a bill introduced in the Indiana Senate on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Removal of squatters. Primary sponsor: Blake Doriot (Republican), Mike Bohacek (Republican), Jim Tomes (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 14, 2025): Senator Bohacek added as second author.
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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 property of another and who does not 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). Requires a dispatched law enforcement officer to remove the squatter from the property unless the law enforcement officer discovers credible written evidence that the person is not a squatter.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Doriot | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 12 |
| Mike Bohacek | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Jim Tomes | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 49 |
| Gary Byrne | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 47 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Senator Bohacek added as second author
- Senator Doriot added as third author
- Senator Byrne added as coauthor
- First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary
- Authored by Senator Tomes