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Bill Summary · HB 1122

Legislative bill overview

HB 1122 establishes or modifies Indiana law regarding unlawful encroachment, likely defining trespassing or unauthorized occupation of property and establishing penalties. The bill successfully passed both chambers and was signed by the Governor on March 25, 2025, becoming Public Law 4.

Why is this important

Property rights enforcement is fundamental to real estate law and dispute resolution. Clarifying encroachment definitions and penalties affects homeowners, landowners, businesses, and those accused of trespass—determining what constitutes illegal occupation and what remedies are available.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition scope: Whether the law adequately distinguishes between intentional trespass, good-faith boundary disputes, and innocent encroachment by structures or vegetation
  • Enforcement mechanisms: Questions about whether civil remedies, criminal penalties, or both are appropriate, and who bears burden of proof
  • Adverse possession impact: How the law interacts with Indiana's adverse possession doctrine, which allows long-term occupants to gain legal rights under certain conditions

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

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