H 702·VT·house
An act relating to criminal trespass and residing on land or premises of another person without authority
In CommitteeFiled Jan 15, 2026
Sponsor: Debbie Dolgin (R)
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Read first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Jan 15, 2026
Summary
The bill makes it a felony to knowingly live on another person's land or building without permission, with tougher punishment if the trespass causes more than $1,000 in damage. It also criminalizes presenting false lease documents and gives landlords a faster court process to evict illegal occupants.
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