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SB82Introduced in the Senate

Criminal Law - Counterfeiting and Possession of Counterfeit Lease of Real Property - Penalty

Passed

Introduced by Ron Watson, District 23

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Prohibiting a person with the intent to defraud another from creating, aiding in the creation of, or possessing a counterfeit lease of real property or rental agreement relating to real property; etc.

Where it stands

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 550

May 12, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House of Delegates votes

1 recorded vote · each counted separately

Senate votes

1 recorded vote · each counted separately

House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · April 3, 2026

119

Yes

0

No

22

Absent or Not Voting

141 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

See how each delegate voted

Bill history

  1. Pre-filed

  2. First Reading Judicial Proceedings

  3. Hearing 1/27 at 1:00 p.m.

  4. Favorable with Amendments Report by Judicial Proceedings

  5. Favorable with Amendments {193821/1 Adopted

  6. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

  7. Third Reading Passed (37-5)

  8. Referred Judiciary

  9. Favorable Report by Judiciary

  10. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

  11. Third Reading Passed (119-0)

  12. Returned Passed

  13. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 550

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