Bill > S07491

This bill addresses deed theft actions by creating a temporary legal mechanism to revive certain lawsuits that were previously barred by the statute of limitations. Specifically, the bill allows individuals to file new civil claims related to residential property title fraud, fraudulent misrepresentation, or legal malpractice that would have been dismissed due to expired time limits. Victims can now file these revived actions between six months and one year and a half after the bill's effective date, even if their previous legal actions were dismissed for being time-barred or for failure to prosecute. The bill also amends existing court rules to include these revived actions and directs the chief administrator of the courts to establish rules for the timely processing of these cases. Additionally, the bill includes a severability clause to ensure that if any part of the legislation is found invalid, the rest of the bill remains in effect. The primary goal appears to be providing additional legal recourse for people who believe they have been victims of deed theft or fraudulent property transactions.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7491