Task Force to Study Deed Fraud

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. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill forms a statewide Task Force to examine how often deed fraud occurs, who is affected, and how it can be prevented. It also tightens criminal penalties for fraudulent property transactions and creates a grant fund to help victims with legal services and emergency housing. The Task Force must deliver a report with recommendations to the General Assembly by July 1 2028.

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Hearings

• Judicial Proceedings — Bill Hearing
  Judicial Proceedings · Apr 3, 2026
• Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee
  Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee · Apr 3, 2026
• Judiciary — Bill Hearing
  Judiciary · Feb 3, 2026

History

1. May 12, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 399
2. Apr 11, 2026Third Reading Passed
3. Apr 11, 2026Passed Enrolled
4. Apr 11, 2026House Concurs Senate Amendments
5. Apr 10, 2026Third Reading Passed
6. Apr 10, 2026Second Reading Passed with Amendments
7. Apr 10, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by Judicial Proceedings
8. Apr 10, 2026Favorable with Amendments {
9. Mar 25, 2026Hearing 4/03 at 1:00 p.m.
10. Mar 23, 2026Third Reading Passed
11. Mar 23, 2026Referred Judicial Proceedings
12. Mar 21, 2026Second Reading Passed with Amendments

The 12 most recent of 19 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Ruff · sponsor
• Cardin
• Conaway
• McComas
• Moreno
• Phillips
• Simpson
• Stinnett
• Taylor
• Woods

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