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A 3218

Prohibits the recording of conveyances suspected of being fraudulent

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Linda Rosenthal

Prohibits recording conveyances suspected of fraud to curb fraudulent property transfers, affecting clerks, buyers, lenders and title professionals who must navigate holdups.

REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
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Bill Summary · A 3218

Summary of Bill A 3218

Overview

  • Bill Number: A 3218
  • Title: Prohibits the recording of conveyances suspected of being fraudulent
  • Status: Referred to Judiciary
  • Introduced: January 23, 2025
  • Sponsor: Linda Rosenthal (primary)
  • Related Bills: A 9536 (prior-session)

Purpose and intent

The bill appears intended to strengthen safeguards against fraudulent property transactions by prohibiting the recording of conveyances that are suspected of being fraudulent. By restricting recording of such conveyances, the bill aims to reduce the risk that fraudulent deeds or similar transfers become part of the official property records.

Key provisions (as far as the available information allows)

  • The core provision would prohibit the recording of conveyances that are suspected of fraud.
  • Specific definitions (e.g., what constitutes a “conveyance,” what qualifies as “fraud” or “suspected fraud”), procedures for making and documenting a determination of suspicion, and the authority responsible for enforcing the prohibition would be defined in the bill’s text.
  • Details on remedies for parties whose conveyances are blocked, along with any exceptions, would also be established in the full text.
  • Penalties, if any, for violations related to recording suspected fraudulent conveyances would be set forth in the bill.

Note: The exact language, definitions, standards for “suspicion,” due-process considerations, and enforcement mechanisms are not provided in the information available here. The above reflects the bill’s stated aim and the typical areas such provisions would address.

Who would be affected

  • Recorders/Clerks of Conveyances: Local or county recording offices responsible for maintaining property records would implement the prohibition.
  • Property Owners/Users of Conveyances: Buyers, sellers, lenders, and title professionals could experience delays or additional steps in recording deeds or other conveyances deemed suspicious.
  • Title Insurance and Real Estate Professionals: May need to adjust practices around documentation and verification to avoid recording hold-ups.

Procedural and timeline considerations

  • The bill was introduced on January 23, 2025 and immediately referred to the Judiciary committee, with two identical “referred to Judiciary” actions recorded for that date.
  • As a Judiciary referral, the bill would typically proceed to hearings, potential amendments, and consideration by the full chamber or further committee review, depending on the legislative process.

Relationship to related legislation

  • A 9536 (prior-session): The bill is related to a prior-session measure, suggesting overlapping or related concepts regarding fraudulent conveyances and recording practices. The current bill may draw on or modify themes from that prior version.

Notes for readers

  • The full text is needed to understand precise definitions, exceptions, procedures, and penalties. The Judiciary committee will likely consider amendments and clarifications before any potential floor action.

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

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