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HB 6111

AN ACT CONCERNING REMOVAL OF AN UNAUTHORIZED INDIVIDUAL FROM RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Pat Callahan and 1 co-sponsor

HB 6111 creates a legal removal process for unauthorized occupants of Connecticut residential properties, clarifying property owner remedies against squatters and trespassers.

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Bill Summary · HB 6111

Legislative bill overview

HB 6111 establishes procedures for removing unauthorized individuals from residential real property in Connecticut. The bill clarifies the legal process and remedies available to property owners when someone occupies their residence without permission or legal right.

Why is this important

Property owners currently face unclear or cumbersome processes for removing squatters, trespassers, or others unlawfully occupying their homes. Streamlining this process affects housing security, property rights, and the speed at which legitimate owners can reclaim their residences. The bill's approach will influence the balance between protecting property owners and ensuring due process protections for occupants.

Potential points of contention

  • Speed vs. due process: Expedited removal procedures may conflict with legal protections ensuring occupants receive fair notice and opportunity to respond in court
  • Defining "unauthorized": Disagreements may arise over how to classify individuals with ambiguous claims (former tenants, family members, guests who overstayed)
  • Economic impact on vulnerable populations: Streamlined removal could disproportionately affect low-income individuals or those experiencing housing instability, raising affordability and homelessness concerns

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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