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HB 2830

attorney general; deed fraud registry

57th Legislature - First Regular Session Introduced by Janeen Connolly and 2 co-sponsors

Arizona Attorney General creates public deed fraud registry enabling victims to register fraudulent property transfers and alert buyers to disputed titles before transactions close.

House Second Reading
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Bill Summary · HB 2830

Legislative bill overview

HB 2830 establishes a deed fraud registry to be maintained by the Arizona Attorney General's office. The bill creates a centralized database where victims of deed fraud can register their claims and the public can search for properties that have been subject to fraudulent deed filings. This mechanism aims to provide notice and protection against property title theft schemes.

Why is this important

Deed fraud—where criminals fraudulently transfer property titles without owner knowledge—has become an increasingly common form of property crime affecting homeowners across Arizona. A public registry would alert potential buyers, lenders, and title companies to disputed properties before transactions complete, potentially preventing fraud from succeeding and reducing financial losses to victims. This directly impacts property rights protection and consumer confidence in real estate transactions.

Potential points of contention

  • Registry accuracy and liability concerns: Questions about who verifies fraud claims before inclusion, how false registrations are handled, and whether the state assumes liability if the registry causes economic harm to property owners
  • Privacy and due process issues: Whether listing a property creates unfair presumptions against owners, whether owners have adequate opportunity to dispute entries, and how the system balances victims' need for notice against property owners' reputational interests
  • Implementation costs and resources: Funding requirements for the Attorney General to build, maintain, and staff the registry, plus unclear procedures for updating or removing entries once disputes are resolved

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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