False or forged instruments.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Enacted

Summary

The bill makes it a felony to knowingly submit a false or forged instrument for filing, registration, or recording and requires a court order to declare such instruments void from the start. It adds strict rules for probation, allows defendants in diversion programs to stipulate to voiding, and creates a step‑by‑step process for prosecutors to notify interested parties and hold a hearing before the order is issued. The changes aim to protect property owners and ensure transparency when fraudulent documents are discovered.

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Vote

Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 71. Noes 0. Page 6210.) Ordered to the Senate. · Aug 17, 2026

Hearings

• Public Safety Committee Hearing
  Public Safety · Jun 23, 2026
• Public Safety Committee Hearing
  Public Safety · Jun 23, 2026
• Public Safety Committee Hearing
  Public Safety · Jun 9, 2026
• Public Safety Committee Hearing
  Public Safety · Apr 14, 2026
• Public Safety
  Senate Public Safety Committee · Apr 14, 2026

History

1. Jun 3, 2026June 9 hearing postponed by committee.
2. May 26, 2026Referred to Com. on PUB. S.
3. May 19, 2026In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
4. May 18, 2026Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 38. Noes 0.) Ordered to the Assembly.
5. Apr 20, 2026Read second time and amended. Ordered to third reading.
6. Apr 16, 2026From committee: Do pass as amended. (Ayes 6. Noes 0. Page 3872.) (April 14).
7. Mar 27, 2026Set for hearing April 14.
8. Mar 4, 2026Referred to Com. on PUB. S.
9. Feb 23, 2026Read first time.
10. Feb 23, 2026From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 23.
11. Feb 20, 2026Introduced. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Sponsors

• Brian Jones (R) · sponsor
• Jones

Bill text

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