Bill > HB1125

This bill amends Indiana law to add a new provision making it a deceptive act for a person to convey or attempt to convey (or conspire to convey) title to real property by recording a false or fraudulent deed or affidavit. Specifically, the bill creates a new subsection (b)(44) under the state's consumer protection laws that explicitly identifies such actions as a deceptive practice. If a court finds that a person has knowingly or intentionally committed this act, the court can now issue an injunction, quiet title to the real property, and award monetary damages. These damages can include compensatory damages up to three times the actual damages, punitive damages of at least twice the compensatory damages, and attorney's fees and costs. This change aims to provide stronger legal protections against property title fraud and give victims more robust remedies when such fraudulent actions occur.

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https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/house/1125/details