Squatters; authorize removal from property by sheriff.

SB 2326 (Mississippi) would allow property owners to quickly remove unlawful occupants from residential or commercial properties using a sheriff's office process. To use this, owners must submit a signed declaration verifying specific conditions (like posting a 48-hour notice and confirming no lease or family relationship exists) and pay a sheriff fee. The sheriff would then serve a "notice to vacate," remove occupants, and help secure the property - while shielding both the sheriff and owner from liability for property damage during the process. The bill died in committee on February 4, 2025, and would have applied to Mississippi property owners facing unauthorized occupancy.