Governor Kay Ivey signed into law the House Bill 182, which increases penalties for squatters who illegally occupy homes. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Craig Lipscomb, aims to protect property owners and law enforcement. Starting on June 1, the new law will make it easier to remove squatters and impose harsher penalties for their actions. Ivey expressed the importance of private property rights and emphasized the need to protect homeowners from criminals.
Lipscomb highlighted the preventative nature of the bill, as Alabama has been spared from the mass squatting issues seen in other states. He emphasized the protection the legislation provides to property owners and the deterrence it offers to potential squatters. The law also includes a definition of third-degree burglary for individuals who unlawfully occupy a property and cause significant damage.
The bipartisan support for the bill during the legislative process reflects a shared commitment to safeguarding private property rights in Alabama. The law sends a clear message to would-be squatters that their actions will not be tolerated and will be met with swift enforcement by law enforcement.
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