State Lawmakers Approve Bill to Address Deed Theft

A bill ( S.6577/A.6656) to help protect victims of deed theft passed the Senate and Assembly during the final days of this year’s legislative session. The bill also authorizes a stay of foreclosure proceedings when there is an investigation into whether the title to a person’s property was taken through fraud or forgery. The bill will be sent to Gov. Kathy Hochul later this year for her consideration. Learn more.