Illinois 98th Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 5667 — CIV PRO-FORECLOSE-FRAUD-FELONY

Last action — Session Sine Die

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 98th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Provides that a person commits false representation concerning real estate title, a Class 4 felony, when he or she knowingly, as part of any transaction or legal proceeding under the Mortgage Foreclosure Article of the Code, claims an interest in real estate or executes, notarizes, or records a fraudulent real estate document. Provides that a person commits a pattern of making false representations concerning real estate title, a Class 3 felony, by committing false representation concerning title to real estate in 2 or more instances with a similar pattern or purpose which are not isolated incidents within the preceding 4 years and in which the aggregate loss or intended loss is more than $250. Provides that the Attorney General has a private right of action for civil penalties arising from such conduct. Provides that if a person does not correct the false representation within 20 days of a written request to do so, the owner or holder of the beneficial interest in real estate which is the subject of a false representation concerning real estate title may bring a civil action in the circuit court in the county in which the real estate is located to recover damages suffered by the owner or holder of the beneficial interest plus reasonable attorney's fees.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

  4. First Reading

  5. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Esther Golar

Sponsors

  • Esther Golar · Cosponsor

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0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Esther Golar

Not signed on (182)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 5667 do?
Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Provides that a person commits false representation concerning real estate title, a Class 4 felony, when he or she knowingly, as part of any transaction or legal proceeding under the Mortgage Foreclosure Article of the Code, claims an interest in real estate or executes, notarizes, or records a fraudulent real estate document. Provides that a person commits a pattern of making false representations concerning real estate title, a Class 3 felony, by committing false representation concerning title to real estate in 2 or more instances with a similar pattern or purpose which are not isolated incidents within the preceding 4 years and in which the aggregate loss or intended loss is more than $250. Provides that the Attorney General has a private right of action for civil penalties arising from such conduct. Provides that if a person does not correct the false representation within 20 days of a written request to do so, the owner or holder of the beneficial interest in real estate which is the subject of a false representation concerning real estate title may bring a civil action in the circuit court in the county in which the real estate is located to recover damages suffered by the owner or holder of the beneficial interest plus reasonable attorney's fees.
Who sponsors HB 5667?
HB 5667 is sponsored by Esther Golar.
What is the current status of HB 5667?
This bill died with 98th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 5667?
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