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FL H0289

Bill

Status

Failed

3/8/2024

Primary Sponsor

Marie Woodson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a title fraud prevention pilot program in Broward County, effective July 1, 2024, with an automatic repeal date of July 1, 2026
  • Encourages real estate brokers, title agents, and attorneys to furnish the seller's name, mailing address, email address, and phone number to the Broward County property appraiser upon execution of a real property contract and before the conveyance instrument is executed
  • Requires the property appraiser to notify land record notification service registrants that a sale or purchase contract has been executed, in order to confirm the seller's identity and ensure transaction integrity
  • Shields real estate brokers, title agents, attorneys, and the property appraiser from civil liability related to the creation, maintenance, and operation of the sales contract or land record notification services
  • Requires the property appraiser to submit a report to the Governor, Senate President, and House Speaker by July 1, 2026, detailing participation levels, usage data, and a recommendation on whether to expand the program statewide

Legislative Description

Title Fraud Prevention

Last Action

Died in Civil Justice Subcommittee

3/8/2024

Committee Referrals

Civil Justice Subcommittee11/13/2023

Full Bill Text

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