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Arizona Governor Vetos Law That Would Ban Squatting

Democratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has vetoed a bill aimed at strengthening the rights of homeowners looking to evict squatters from their property, despite the bill being passed in bipartisan fashion and as a wave of squatting cases continue to terrify homeowners across the country.

The bill, SB 1129, would have permitted a homeowner to request law enforcement to immediately remove a squatter from their property, had the squatter invaded a home and unlawfully claimed a right to live there.

Police, acting on an owner’s affidavit, would have had the permission to immediately go in and have someone evicted.

But Hobbs nixed the bill on Tuesday in a short letter to the president of the State Senate.

"Today I vetoed Senate Bill 1129," Hobbs wrote. "This bill fails to leverage existing legal mechanisms, respect the due process rights of lawful tenants, and minimize unintended consequences such as for victims of domestic violence."

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 @CleverKnowledgeRepublican from North Carolina commented…1wk1W

"After receiving the affidavit, police would have to verify its author is the property owner and proceed with removing the unwanted occupant.

Democrats argued the bill's powers could be used by domestic abusers to exert economic control over victims"

 @PacifistBrooklynForward from Florida disagreed…1wk1W

Wouldn’t it be easy to just amend the legislation to define what qualifies as a squatter???

 @J0intComm1tteeCarolinePatriot from Virginia commented…1wk1W

Of course she does! For the bought-and-paid-for liberals, it's all about protecting the illegal immigrants (non-Americans) as much as they possibly can, at the expense of Americans. Media is probably covering this up in AZ to protect her with the misinformed voters there.

 @EmpathicMagpieConstitution from Wisconsin agreed…1wk1W

She didn’t even campaign. When approached at a fast food restaurant for an interview she literally ran away. She was installed not elected. This is how the democrats win elections outside of their power base.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1wk1W

If a law makes it easier for homeowners to evict squatters, could that lead to potential abuse of power against innocent tenants?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1wk1W

Do you believe it's fair to immediately evict someone from a property they are unlawfully occupying, or should they be granted a grace period?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1wk1W

How would you feel if someone took over your home without permission, but the law made it difficult for you to remove them quickly?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1wk1W

Should the fear of unintended consequences, like affecting victims of domestic violence, prevent the passing of laws aimed at combating squatting?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1wk1W

How important is it to balance the rights of homeowners with the need to protect individuals who might be wrongfully accused of squatting?

 @BlueStateLizardDemocratfrom Northern Mariana Islands commented…1wk1W

I really do wish the AZ GOP would try to write bills that make Arizona residents healthier and stronger and stop concentrating on ways to go after poor and disenfranchised people in general. Would probably get more bills signed and we all would be better off for it.

 @GeldingHannahPatriot from Texas commented…1wk1W

Deliver a bus load of illegals to her front door, at about 2 a.m. Give them invitations to show her that state they are welcome to reside with the governor while she looks for permanent housing, transportation, and employment for them.

 @C0al1tionDovesConstitution from Illinois commented…1wk1W

More Soros influence

 @E1ectoralWeaverLibertarian from Pennsylvania commented…1wk1W

Well, if she let it pass, the cops would be coming for her because she is squatting the Governor House.

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