SB1985 - 104th General Assembly
STOP SQUATTERS ACT
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act
720 ILCS 5/21-3.5 new
720 ILCS 5/21-3.7 new
Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Stop Squatters Act. Creates a process for local law enforcement to remove a person who is unlawfully occupying residential or commercial property without any right to do so. Requires the property owner to file a complaint with local law enforcement alleging facts to trigger the Act. Provides that law enforcement is entitled to a reasonable fee to remove an unauthorized occupant and provides legal protection to law enforcement for acting on a complaint. Provides that if the complaint is found to be false, the property owner shall indemnity the law enforcement agency. Creates a civil action of action for a person who was wrongfully removed. Creates a civil cause of action for the property owner for damages by the wrongful occupant. Amends the Criminal Code of 20212. Creates a Class 4 felony for making a false statement to detain real property and fraudulent sale or lease of residential real property".
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2/06/2025 | Senate | Filed with Secretary by Sen. Chapin Rose |
| 2/06/2025 | Senate | First Reading |
| 2/06/2025 | Senate | Referred to Assignments |
| 5/21/2025 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Andrew S. Chesney |
| 5/30/2025 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema |