Real property; creation of the Alabama Property Protection Act of 2026, title fraud prevention
Read for the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on Judiciary
Summary
The bill establishes new criminal penalties for fraudulent real‑property sales, creates a state‑run fund to reimburse victims, and gives the Alabama Securities Commission authority to investigate and void fraudulent conveyances. It also requires online real‑estate sites to verify ownership before listing a property and sets up a faster court process for quiet‑title actions. The measure failed to advance after its first reading in the House.
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