Maryland HB130 establishes a Task Force to Study Deed Fraud and creates a Deed Fraud Prevention Grant Fund.

Maryland HB130 establishes a Task Force to Study Deed Fraud, which will study incidents of deed fraud, identify patterns, and develop recommendations for detection tools and combatting strategies. The Task Force will also analyze the economic impact on victims. The bill creates the Deed Fraud Prevention Grant Fund, which will provide grants to aid law enforcement, support legal services for victims, and offer emergency housing assistance. The fund will consist of appropriations, fines, interest earnings, and other money from the Criminal Law Article.

Maryland HB130 establishes a Task Force to Study Deed Fraud and creates a Deed Fraud Prevention Grant Fund.

Maryland HB130 establishes a Task Force to Study Deed Fraud, which will study incidents of deed fraud, identify patterns, and develop recommendations for detection tools and combatting strategies. The Task Force will also analyze the economic impact on victims. The bill creates the Deed Fraud Prevention Grant Fund, which will provide grants to aid law enforcement, support legal services for victims, and offer emergency housing assistance. The fund will consist of appropriations, fines, interest earnings, and other money from the Criminal Law Article.