US EditionFollowing State Rep’s Encounter, Pritzker Signs ‘Squatter Bill’ Into Law
ILLINOIS, JUL 21 – Illinois law will allow police to remove squatters immediately by treating them as trespassers, bypassing eviction and addressing misuse of squatter rights, effective Jan. 1, 2026.
- On Monday, June 16, 2025, Governor JB Pritzker signed Senate Bill 1563, known as the 'Squatter Bill,' into law, which takes effect January 1, 2026.
- Originally designed to promote productive land use, squatters' rights were misused, prompting lawmakers to pass Senate Bill 1563 with bipartisan support earlier this year.
- Under the measure, police can remove squatters without a court eviction process, and 'Help is on its way,' Rep. LaShawn Ford said.
- The measure passed the Illinois Senate by 55-1 and the House unanimously, backed by Illinois Rental Property Owners Association, Illinois Sheriff's Association, and Housing Action Illinois, while Republican state Sen. Andrew Chesney cast the lone 'no' vote.
- Police can now enforce criminal trespassing charges against squatters, improving security for residents and simplifying removal processes.
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New Illinois law aims to make it easier to evict squatters
A new Illinois law is intended to allow law enforcement to remove squatters from privately owned property without the necessity of a lengthy eviction process. The measure, signed into law by Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday, clarifies what has long been a point of contention over how authorities should handle squatters — people who are living in a residence without the permission of the property’s legal tenant or owner. Illinois until now has not had …
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New Ill. law protects property owners from squatters
ILLINOIS - Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has signed a senate bill into law that would protect property owners from squatters. According to the bill's language, SB 1563, also known as the "Squatter Bill," clarifies that civil eviction procedures do not restrict law enforcement from enforcing trespassing laws. Pritzker's Office says this signing gives property owners and officials clarity when dealing with unauthorized occupants throughout Illinoi…
Gov. Pritzker signs 'Squatter Bill' into law, making it easier for police to remove trespassers
Gov. JB Pritzker has officially signed a bill that would make it easier for police to remove squatters from someone's home, bypassing the months-long eviction process.
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