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Senate committee approves bill to combat fraudulent deeds after members describe cases of property loss
Summary
Senate Bill 9 25, aimed at preventing fraudulent filings that can lead to loss of private property, passed the Judiciary Committee after the sponsor described constituent concerns about deed fraud.
Senate Bill 9 25, introduced so the legislature “can take a step” against fraudulent deed filings, passed the Senate Judiciary Committee on March 14.
Sponsor Senator Hamilton told the committee the bill grew out of constituent reports and concerns about “deed theft,” saying many Oklahomans had described or heard of people who “were losing their homes through people that were committing fraud, and filing fraudulent deeds at the courthouse and taking their property away.” Hamilton said the bill is intended to protect citizens from that form of property fraud.
The committee recorded a do-pass recommendation and the clerk’s roll call showed seven ayes and no nays; the chair declared Senate Bill 9 25 passed out of committee.
Why it matters: Sponsors said the bill responds to reports of fraud affecting home ownership, and the committee approved the measure to move forward for further Senate consideration.
What’s next: The bill will be scheduled for further action by the full Senate; the sponsor indicated appreciation for committee support.
