SB16

Relating to real property theft and real property fraud; establishing recording requirements for certain documents concerning real property; creating the criminal offenses of real property theft and real property fraud and establishing a statute of limitations, restitution, and certain procedures with respect to those offenses.

Complete·9/17/25

Establishes recording requirements for real property documents and creates criminal offenses for real property theft and fraud.

This bill establishes recording requirements for documents concerning real property, requiring individuals to present photo identification when filing in person. It creates the criminal offenses of real property theft and real property fraud, with specific provisions for restitution and statute of limitations. Real property theft involves bringing about a transfer of title or interest without consent and with intent to defraud, while real property fraud involves making false statements to obtain real property.

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Roll Call Votes

Passed

Calendar

Aug 21, 2025

9:00 AM

House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee Hearing

Aug 15, 2025

12:00 PM

Senate Finance Committee Hearing

History

Sep 17, 2025

Signed by the Governor

Sep 17, 2025

See remarks for effective date

Aug 28, 2025

House

Senate concurs in House amendment(s)-reported