LD353

Resolve, to Establish the Commission to Recommend Methods for Preventing Deed Fraud in the State

Complete·6/25/25

Establishes a commission to study and recommend methods for preventing deed fraud in Maine.

This resolve establishes the Commission to Recommend Methods for Preventing Deed Fraud in the State. The commission will gather information on the practice and prevalence of deed fraud, examine state laws and practices related to identity verification, notarization, and recording of real property, and consider civil and criminal remedies for deed fraud. The commission must submit a report with findings and recommendations to the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary by December 3, 2025.

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Calendar

Mar 12, 2025

2:30 PM

Hearing

Feb 26, 2025

10:00 AM

Hearing

History

Jun 25, 2025

Senate

On motion by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland taken from the Special Study Table

Jun 25, 2025

Senate

FINALLY PASSED - Emergency 2/3 Elected Required in concurrence.

May 28, 2025

House

This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House was necessary.