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SB1563Introduced in the Senate

EVICTION-CRIMINAL TRESSPASS

Passed

Introduced by Lakesia Collins, District 5

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Provides that nothing in the Eviction Article may be construed to: (i) prohibit law enforcement officials from enforcing the offense of criminal trespass under the Criminal Code of 1963 or any other violation of the Code; or (ii) to interfere with the ability of law enforcement officials to remove persons or property from the premises when there is a criminal trespass.

Where it stands

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0029

July 21, 2025

How did lawmakers vote?

House votes

2 recorded votes · each counted separately

Senate votes

2 recorded votes · each counted separately

HouseStage: Third Reading in House · May 21, 2025

106

Yes

0

No

4

Absent or Not Voting

110 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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See how each representative voted

RepresentativeDistrictVote
Aaron Ortiz1Yes
Elizabeth Hernandez2Yes
Eva Dina Delgado3Yes
Lilian Jimenez4Yes
Kimberly Du Buclet5Yes
Sonya Harper6Not Voting
Emanuel Welch7Yes
LaShawn Ford8Yes
Yolanda Morris9Yes
Jawaharial Williams10Yes

Bill history

  1. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Lakesia Collins

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Assignments

  4. Assigned to Judiciary

  5. Do Pass Judiciary; 006-000-000

  6. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading February 25, 2025

  7. Second Reading

  8. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 20, 2025

  9. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert Peters

  10. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert F. Martwick

  11. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Paul Faraci

  12. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane L. Johnson

  13. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán

  14. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura

  15. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton

  16. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons

  17. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz

  18. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford

  19. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Doris Turner

  20. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker

  21. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio

  22. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading **

  23. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen

  24. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro

  25. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading

  26. Third Reading - Passed; 055-001-000

  27. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema

  28. Arrived in House

  29. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Jawaharial Williams

  30. First Reading

  31. Referred to Rules Committee

  32. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Celina Villanueva

  33. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes

  34. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. La Shawn K. Ford

  35. Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee

  36. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

  37. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Brad Stephens

  38. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Linda Holmes

  39. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel J. Ugaste

  40. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock

  41. Do Pass / Short Debate Judiciary - Civil Committee; 018-000-000

  42. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  43. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman

  44. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield

  45. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel Didech

  46. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Terra Costa Howard

  47. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar

  48. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Martha Deuter

  49. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez

  50. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar

  51. Second Reading - Short Debate

  52. Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate

  53. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  54. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 106-000-000

  55. Passed Both Houses

  56. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Margaret Croke

  57. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicholas K. Smith

  58. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Anthony DeLuca

  59. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly

  60. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris

  61. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Vella

  62. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Kelly

  63. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Sanalitro

  64. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Schmidt

  65. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Thaddeus Jones

  66. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jeff Keicher

  67. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer

  68. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Joe C. Sosnowski

  69. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Sheehan

  70. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. William E Hauter

  71. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Adam M. Niemerg

  72. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jason R. Bunting

  73. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicole La Ha

  74. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Brad Halbrook

  75. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie

  76. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin

  77. Sent to the Governor

  78. Sponsor Removed Sen. Graciela Guzmán

  79. Governor Approved

  80. Effective Date January 1, 2026

  81. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0029

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