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A08863Introduced in the Assembly

Establishes a private right of action for deed theft; provides that victims of deed theft may maintain an action against a deed thief or a bank that provides a loan that assists in the commission of deed theft; authorizes victims of deed theft to recover actual damages, treble damages and attorneys' fees; defines terms.

IntroducedAssembly Judiciary

Introduced by Brian Cunningham, District 43

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Establishes a private right of action for deed theft; provides that victims of deed theft may maintain an action against a deed thief or a bank that provides a loan that assists in the commission of deed theft; authorizes victims of deed theft to recover actual damages, treble damages and attorneys' fees; defines terms.

Where it stands

print number 8863a

May 15, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. referred to judiciary

  2. referred to judiciary

  3. amend and recommit to judiciary

  4. print number 8863a

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