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Committee unanimously advances narrow clarification to fraudulent-deed law
Summary
HB 4 86 clarifies statutory language to ensure a 'fraudulent deed' definition references the 'present lawful property interest in the real property.' The committee passed the bill with a favorable recommendation and placed it on consent unanimously.
Representative Walter introduced a technical clarification to the fraudulent-deed statute enacted two years earlier. The amendment clarifies that a 'fraudulent deed' is one not executed or authorized by the record interest holder and that the statute should refer to the "present lawful property interest in the real property."
Sarah Wade of the Utah Land Title Association and Cottonwood Title testified in support, saying the change improves clarity for title professionals and aligns the statute with how deeds are processed in practice.
The committee voted to pass HB 4 86 forward with a favorable recommendation; the motion carried unanimously. Committee members then voted to place the bill on consent.
