SB 911 - Libla, Doug
Prohibits tenants who willfully damage rental property from being able to raise the defense of claim of right in cases involving certain property crimes
Bill Details
Sponsor
LR Number
6137S.01I
Title
SB 911
House Handler
N/A
Journal Page
N/A
Effective Date
August 28, 2014
Current Status
Hearing Conducted S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
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Amendments
No amendments available
CURRENT BILL SUMMARY
SB 911 - Under current law, it is a defense to certain criminal offenses involving property that the defendant had a claim of right to the property and has reasonable grounds to believe he or she has such right.
This act makes the defense unavailable to any tenant who willfully or wantonly destroys, defaces, damages, impairs, or removes any part of a leased structure or dwelling unit.
MEGHAN LUECKE