House advances bill increasing penalties, signs and judicial speedups to deter property‑transfer fraud Sponsors advanced House Bill 2103, a measure the House ordered perfected and printed that raises penalties for notary‑seal and false‑document activity, requires visible recorder-of-deeds warnings and shortens judicial relief timelines for alleged property‑fraud victims; floor debate centered on balancing deterrence and notary duties.

Missouri's House just advanced a game-changing bill aimed at cracking down on property-transfer fraud, but could it unintentionally burden honest notaries?

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Committee hears bill to stiffen penalties and speed relief for property and notary fraud Rep. Phil Amato told the committee HB 2103 would raise penalties for false deeds and notary‑seal misuse, create expedited judicial review for alleged victims and require recorder outreach; recorders, bankers and title agents generally supported the bill while flagging technical e‑recording and timing concerns.

Missouri is taking a stand against property fraud with a new bill that aims to toughen penalties and protect homeowners from losing their titles without their consent.

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