2011 Senate Bill 251 / Public Act 203

Establish new provisions and penalties related to mortgage fraud

Introduced in the Senate

March 9, 2011

Introduced by Sen. Mike Nofs (R-19)

To establish that the statute of limitations for mortgage fraud, forgery and related crimes to 10 years for either when the offense was committed or the relevant deed or instrument was recorded, whichever comes later.

Referred to the Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions

June 14, 2011

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

June 14, 2011

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

In the Senate

Aug. 4, 2011

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

In the House

Sept. 8, 2011

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services.

Referred to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services

Sept. 28, 2011

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Oct. 5, 2011

Passed in the House 109 to 0 (details)

To establish that the statute of limitations for mortgage fraud, forgery and related crimes to 10 years for either when the offense was committed or the relevant deed or instrument was recorded, whichever comes later.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Oct. 20, 2011