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OK SB925

Bill

Status

Passed

5/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Warren Hamilton

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows title theft victims to file a sworn notice of fraudulent conveyance with the county clerk, which serves as constructive notice that a property conveyance is fraudulent.

  • Notice of fraudulent conveyance must contain an accurate description of the affected real property and be recorded in the county where the property is located; county clerk may charge recording fees per Title 28, Section 32.

  • Establishes two felony offenses: filing a fraudulent property document with intent to deceive (up to 3 years imprisonment and/or $5,000 fine), and knowingly and willfully filing a fraudulent property document with intent to defraud the owner (up to 10 years imprisonment and/or $5,000 fine); both offenses require court-ordered restitution.

  • County clerk may refuse to file notices determined to be sham legal process or slander of title; aggrieved parties may petition district court for mandamus relief to compel recording.

  • Requires county clerk to post a sign at least 1 inch in height stating it is a crime to knowingly file fraudulent documents; becomes effective November 1, 2025.

Legislative Description

Title theft; authorizing filing of certain notice; establishing requirements for filing of certain notice; establishing felony offenses for title theft; establishing elements of certain offenses. Effective date.

Last Action

Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/08/2025

5/12/2025

Committee Referrals

Criminal Judiciary4/1/2025
Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight4/1/2025
Judiciary2/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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