Enacts the "homeowner defense and anti-deed theft act"

Summary

The bill establishes a Homeowner Defense and Anti‑Deed Theft program within the Department of State, funding legal assistance, regional hubs, a hotline, and counseling to protect homeowners from deed theft. It targets seniors, immigrants, and Black and brown owners who are most vulnerable, aiming to preserve family homes and community wealth. Funding comes from new state finance law accounts and penalties related to deed theft.

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