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S 7491

Relates to the statute of limitations for certain deed theft actions, revives such actions otherwise barred by the existing statute of limitations, and grants trial preference to such actions

2025 Regular Session Introduced by April Baskin and 18 co-sponsors

Summary of S 7491 - Deed Theft Statute of Limitations Bill OverviewThis bill, titled "Relates to the statute of limitations for certain deed theft actions, revives such actions oth

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Bill Summary · S 7491

Summary of S 7491 - Deed Theft Statute of Limitations Bill

Overview

This bill, titled "Relates to the statute of limitations for certain deed theft actions, revives such actions otherwise barred by the existing statute of limitations, and grants trial preference to such actions", seeks to change the legal time frame for filing lawsuits related to deed theft crimes in New York.

Key Provisions

  • Extends Statute of Limitations: The bill would extend the statute of limitations for deed theft actions from the current 6 years to 10 years. This gives victims more time to discover and file a lawsuit over a deed theft crime.

  • Revives Previously Barred Cases: The legislation would also revive deed theft cases that were previously barred by the 6-year statute of limitations. This would allow victims to reopen and refile such cases, even if the original time period has already elapsed.

  • Trial Preference: The bill grants "trial preference" to deed theft cases, meaning these lawsuits would be given priority on court dockets and moved through the judicial process more quickly.

Affected Parties

  • Victims of Deed Theft Crimes: The primary beneficiaries would be individuals who have had the ownership of their property illegally transferred through deed theft. The extended statute of limitations and ability to revive previously barred cases gives these victims more time and opportunity to seek legal recourse.

  • New York Courts: The courts would need to prioritize and expedite the processing of deed theft lawsuits under the "trial preference" provision.

Procedural Details

  • This bill was introduced in the New York State Senate on April 17, 2025 and has been referred to the Senate Rules Committee.
  • It has a companion bill, A 8222, which has been introduced in the New York State Assembly.
  • If enacted, the changes to the statute of limitations would apply retroactively to all deed theft cases, regardless of when the crime occurred.

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

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