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IN HB1125
Bill
Status
1/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Peggy Mayfield
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AI Summary
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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)
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Covers both direct attempts to convey property and conspiracies to convey property through fraudulent documents
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Authorizes courts to issue injunctions, quiet title to the real property, and award monetary judgments to victims of fraudulent deed schemes
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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
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Effective July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
False or fraudulent deeds and affidavits.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary
1/5/2026