IL HB5665

Creates new criminal offense of "false representation concerning real estate title" (Section 15-1108) as a Class 4 felony when knowingly claiming a false interest, lien, or encumbrance in a recorded document, or executing/notarizing a forged or materially false document affecting real estate.

Establishes "pattern of false representation concerning real estate title" (Section 15-1109) as a Class 3 felony when committing two or more violations within 4 years with similar patterns, methods, or accomplices, with aggregate loss exceeding $250.

Authorizes civil penalty of up to $5,000 per violation recoverable by the Attorney General in circuit court, plus reasonable attorney's fees and costs.

Allows property owners or beneficial interest holders to bring civil actions for damages caused by false representations, with requirement to send 20-day written demand for correction before filing suit.

Exempts defendants from civil liability if they record a corrective document within 20 days of receiving written demand from the property owner or beneficial interest holder.