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IN HB1125

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Peggy Mayfield

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds recording a false or fraudulent deed or affidavit with intent to deceive to convey real property title to Indiana's list of deceptive acts enforceable under consumer protection law (IC 24-5-0.5)

  • Covers both direct attempts to convey property and conspiracies to convey property through fraudulent documents

  • Authorizes courts to issue injunctions, quiet title to the real property, and award monetary judgments to victims of fraudulent deed schemes

  • Allows compensatory damages up to 3 times actual damages, punitive damages of at least 2 times the maximum compensatory amount, plus attorney's fees and costs for knowing or intentional violations

  • Effective July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

False or fraudulent deeds and affidavits.

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary

1/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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