SB 16: Relating to real property theft and real property fraud; establishing recording requirements for certain documents concerning real property; creating the criminal offenses of real property theft and real property fraud and establishing a statute of limitations, restitution, and certain procedures with respect to those offenses.
SB 16 status: Introduced — See remarks for effective date (updated Sep 17, 2025).
What this bill does
Overall score
Bill summary
OfficialRelating to real property theft and real property fraud; establishing recording requirements for certain documents concerning real property; creating the criminal offenses of real property theft and real property fraud and establishing a statute of limitations, restitution, and certain procedures with respect to those ...
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No identified direct impact on environmental policy
Risks
- No identified direct impact on environmental policy
Economy
Benefits
- Protects property values by reducing title fraud
- Strengthens market confidence in real estate records
Risks
- Potential increased administrative burden for real estate recording
- Compliance costs for property transaction documentation
Society
Benefits
- Directly protects homeowners from property theft
- Provides legal recourse and restitution for victims of fraud
Risks
- Possibility of procedural barriers in legitimate title transfers
- Potential for complex litigation regarding new fraud definitions
How trustworthy & consequential it is
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
lowlow
Analysis status
OpenStates summary
New recording requirements may create unintended administrative delays for standard real estate transactions
Only summary information available, lack of full text prevents analysis of specific criminal thresholds
Where it stands
Introduced
CurrentSee remarks for effective date
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