S02117Introduced in the Senate
Relates to prosecution by the department of financial services (DFS) and municipalities of certain violations regarding residential real property by mortgage lenders and similar entities; directs DFS to promulgate standards of review of whether to prosecute such violations; requires deference to municipalities where both the municipality and DFS are authorized to prosecute such a violation; directs payments of civil penalties issued pursuant to such violations to be paid to DFS if DFS is the prosecuting entity.
Introduced by Patricia Fahy, District 46
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Relates to prosecution by the department of financial services (DFS) and municipalities of certain violations regarding residential real property by mortgage lenders and similar entities; directs DFS to promulgate standards of review of whether to prosecute such violations; requires deference to municipalities where both the municipality and DFS are authorized to prosecute such a violation; directs payments of civil penalties issued pursuant to such violations to be paid to DFS if DFS is the prosecuting entity.
Where it stands
referred to judiciary
April 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Floor Vote - Final Passage · April 13, 2026
35
Yes
17
No
11
Absent or Not Voting
63 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony Palumbo | 1 | No |
| Mario Mattera | 2 | Absent |
| Dean Murray | 3 | No |
| Monica Martinez | 4 | Yes |
| Steven Rhoads | 5 | No |
| Siela Bynoe | 6 | Yes |
| Jack Martins | 7 | Absent |
| Alexis Weik | 8 | No |
| Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick | 9 | Absent |
| James Sanders | 10 | Absent |
Bill history
REFERRED TO HOUSING, CONSTRUCTION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
1ST REPORT CAL.977
2ND REPORT CAL.
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
PASSED SENATE
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
referred to judiciary
died in assembly
returned to senate
REFERRED TO HOUSING, CONSTRUCTION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
1ST REPORT CAL.574
2ND REPORT CAL.
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
PASSED SENATE
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
referred to judiciary
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