2018 Senate Bill 1202

Increase sanctions for fraudulent deed recording

Introduced in the Senate

Nov. 27, 2018

Introduced by Sen. Steve Bieda (D-9)

To establish penalties for attempting to knowingly record a forged document with a register of deeds, or one with false information. The bill would authorize up to five years in prison and a $10,0000 fine, with higher penalties for multiple violations that appear to be part of a broad scheme.

Referred to the Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions