The New York State Legislature is considering a bill that would charge squatters with criminal trespassing. Right now, people who take over unoccupied properties cannot be immediately arrested or evicted. Instead, homeowners have to start a long legal process that can cost them thousands of dollars. New York State Assemblyman Jake Blumencranz authored the bill and joined "NewsNation Now" to discuss where the legislation stands currently and why it's needed. #NewYork #squatters #squatting "NewsNation Now" is a no fluff, no filler newscast hosted by Nichole Berlie and Connell McShane featuring up-to-the-minute news drawing from a network of journalists across the U.S. Weekdays starting at 1p/12C. NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all America. More from NewsNation: newsnationnow.com Get our app: trib.al/TBXgYpp Find us on cable: trib.al/YDOpGyG How to watch on TV or streaming: trib.al/Vu0Ikij