Concerning the removal of unauthorized persons.

SB 5538 creates a streamlined process for property owners to request removal of unauthorized individuals from residential properties using a signed declaration. The declaration must verify the person isn’t a tenant, the owner demanded they leave, and the property wasn’t abandoned or open to the public. Police must allow occupants to present evidence proving their legal status (e.g., as tenants or guests) before removal, and false declarations can lead to lawsuits or penalties. People wrongfully removed can sue the declarant for damages, and those presenting fake documents face legal consequences.