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

Summary

The law makes fraudulent real‑estate sales a Class D felony and adds a harsher Class C felony for aggravated cases. It gives the Alabama Securities Commission authority to investigate, void fraudulent conveyances, impose civil penalties up to $100,000 and fund victim compensation, while also requiring online listing sites to verify ownership and creating a fast‑track court process to clear titles. The changes aim to protect homeowners and improve the integrity of property records.

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