Real property; creation of the Alabama Property Protection Act of 2026, title fraud prevention

Summary

The bill makes fraudulent sales of real property a Class D felony and adds a harsher Class C felony for aggravated cases. It gives the Alabama Securities Commission authority to investigate, fine, and recover proceeds from fraud, and requires sellers and online listings to be verified before a transaction or posting. It also speeds up court actions to clear fraudulent titles and bans remote notarization for certain deeds.

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