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SB725Introduced in the Senate

Transfer of Real Property - Recordation Certification and State Transfer Tax (Land Transfer Accountability Act)

IntroducedSenate Judicial Proceedings

Introduced by Jeff Waldstreicher, District 18

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Prohibiting a clerk of the circuit court from recording an instrument that effects a change of ownership of real property from the United States to certain persons unless the instrument is accompanied by a Certificate of Compliance; requiring the Office of the Attorney General and the State Department of Assessments and Taxation to review certain changes of ownership of real property and issue a Certificate of Compliance following a determination of legal compliance; etc.

Where it stands

Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m. (Judicial Proceedings)

February 12, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. First Reading Judicial Proceedings and Budget and Taxation

  2. Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m. (Judicial Proceedings)

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