A8863 (2025-26 session)

NY State bill

Establishes a private right of action for deed theft; provides that victims of deed theft may maintain an action against a deed thief or a bank that provides a loan that assists in the commission of deed theft; authorizes victims of deed theft to recover actual damages, treble damages and attorneys' fees; defines terms.

Title
Establishes a private right of action for deed theft
Type
New York State Assembly bill
Session
2025-26 session
Status
In Assembly Committee
Latest action date
2026-05-15
In committee
Judiciary
Introduced
2025-06-09
Active version
A8863A
Same as
S7721
Law section
Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law

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Heard in committee

Same as

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