S2715Introduced in the Senate
Establishes the criminal offense of real estate title fraud and allows municipalities to refuse to record “suspicious documents” from persons who are not trusted submitters and creates penalties for real estate title fraud.
Introduced by Valarie Lawson, District 14
What does this bill do?
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Official description
CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- FRAUD AND FALSE DEALING - Establishes the criminal offense of real estate title fraud and allows municipalities to refuse to record “suspicious documents” from persons who are not trusted submitters and creates penalties for real estate title fraud.
Where it stands
Signed by Governor
June 10, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: Passage In Concurrence · June 4, 2026
63
Yes
0
No
12
Absent or Not Voting
75 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Edith Ajello | 1 | Yes |
| Christopher Blazejewski | 2 | Yes |
| Nathan Biah | 3 | Yes |
| Rebecca Kislak | 4 | Yes |
| Anthony DeSimone | 5 | Yes |
| Raymond Hull | 6 | Yes |
| David Morales | 7 | Not Voting |
| John Lombardi | 8 | Yes |
| Enrique Sanchez | 9 | Not Voting |
| Scott Slater | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/16/2026)
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Scheduled for consideration (05/21/2026)
Proposed Substitute
Committee recommends passage of Sub A
Placed on Senate Calendar (05/28/2026)
Senate passed Sub A
Placed on the House Consent Calendar (06/04/2026)
House passed Sub A in concurrence
Transmitted to Governor
Signed by Governor
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