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This bill establishes the Task Force on Real Property Title Fraud Prevention, a 13-member committee charged with studying and addressing real property title fraud in Oregon. The task force will include representatives from the state legislature, county clerks, notary publics, title companies, real estate agents, property owners, and state agencies like the Secretary of State and Attorney General. Their primary objectives include identifying the prevalence of title fraud in the state, developing prevention methods, assessing technology needs for county clerks, exploring potential criminal code changes for prosecuting title fraud, and submitting a comprehensive report to legislative committees by December 15, 2026. Legislative members will serve in a non-voting advisory capacity, while other members will volunteer their time. The task force has the authority to conduct meetings, adopt operational rules, and receive assistance from state agencies. The bill includes a sunset provision that will dissolve the task force on December 31, 2026, and declares an emergency, meaning it will take effect immediately upon passage, emphasizing the urgent need to address property title fraud in Oregon.

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https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB391