2013 House Bill 5071 / 2014 Public Act 225

Authorize penalties on rental property “squatters”

Introduced in the House

Oct. 8, 2013

Introduced by Rep. Kurt Heise (R-20)

To establish sentencing guidelines for the crime proposed by House Bill 5070 of “squatting,” defined as illegally occupying a residence with a market value of at least $100,000.

Referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice

Oct. 30, 2013

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Nov. 13, 2013

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Nov. 14, 2013

Passed in the House 91 to 19 (details)

To establish sentencing guidelines for the crime proposed by House Bill 5070 of “squatting,” defined as illegally occupying a residence.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 3, 2013

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Jan. 15, 2014

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 11, 2014

Passed in the Senate 34 to 4 (details)

To establish sentencing guidelines for the crime proposed by House Bill 5070 of “squatting,” defined as illegally occupying a residence.

Received in the House

June 12, 2014

Passed in the House 95 to 15 (details)

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 21, 2014