BILL · 2017–18 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1305

HB 1305: Unlawful entry

Concerning unlawful entry on certain properties.

Summary

Establishes a process for an owner of property, by means of a declaration signed under penalty of perjury, to request law enforcement to remove unauthorized persons from premises.
Provides that law enforcement shall not be held liable for actions or omissions made in good faith, and further provides that the declarant shall agree to indemnify and hold law enforcement harmless.
Allows persons removed from premises on the basis of false statements to pursue an action against the declarant for the full amount of damages, costs, and reasonable attorneys' fees.

From the House Bill Report (HB 1305), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to unlawful entry on certain properties;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Jan 8, 2018Referred to Judiciary. (SHB 1305)
Jan 8, 2018By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 1305)
Jan 8, 2018Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. (SHB 1305)
Jan 8, 2018Referred to Judiciary.
Jan 8, 2018Rules Committee relieved of further consideration.
Jan 8, 2018By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jun 21, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 1305)
Jun 21, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
May 23, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 1305)
May 23, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Apr 24, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 1305)
Apr 24, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Mar 13, 2017Referred to Rules 2 Consideration. (SHB 1305)
Mar 13, 2017Referred to Rules 2 Consideration.
Mar 2, 2017Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SHB 1305)
Mar 2, 2017Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
Feb 17, 2017Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 1305)
Feb 17, 2017Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Feb 16, 2017JUDI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1305)
Feb 16, 2017JUDI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Jan 16, 2017First reading, referred to Judiciary (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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