New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

A8863 — Establishes a private right of action for deed theft

Last action — In Assembly Committee

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced June 09, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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In plain language

Allows victims of deed theft to sue for damages.

This bill provides a way for individuals affected by deed theft to take legal action against the perpetrators. Victims can recover their losses and seek additional damages in court.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families can potentially seek compensation if they are victims of deed theft.

Summary

Establishes a private right of action for deed theft; provides that victims of deed theft may maintain an action against a deed thief or a bank that provides a loan that assists in the commission of deed theft; authorizes victims of deed theft to recover actual damages, treble damages and attorneys' fees; defines terms.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. PRINT NUMBER 8863A

  2. AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO JUDICIARY

  3. REFERRED TO JUDICIARY

  4. REFERRED TO JUDICIARY

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does A8863 do?
Establishes a private right of action for deed theft; provides that victims of deed theft may maintain an action against a deed thief or a bank that provides a loan that assists in the commission of deed theft; authorizes victims of deed theft to recover actual damages, treble damages and attorneys' fees; defines terms.
Who sponsors A8863?
A8863 is sponsored by Brian Cunningham.
What is the current status of A8863?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced June 09, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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