state_legiscan_drain · RI
Establishes the criminal offense of real estate title fraud and allows municipalities to refuse to record “suspicious documents” from persons who are not trusted submitters and creates penalties for real estate title fraud.
February 27, 2026
Summary
If enacted, this bill would establish a new criminal offense for real estate title fraud, allowing municipalities to refuse to record suspicious documents from non-trusted submitters and imposing penalties. It aims to deter fraudulent property transfers and recordings, affecting title companies, property owners, and local recording offices.
Source: https://status.rilegislature.gov/
Common questions
- What does "Establishes the criminal offense of real estate title fraud and allows municipalities to refuse to record “suspicious documents” from persons who are not trusted submitters and creates penalties for real estate title fraud." cover?
- If enacted, this bill would establish a new criminal offense for real estate title fraud, allowing municipalities to refuse to record suspicious documents…
- When was it published?
- It was published on February 27, 2026.