Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1270: Deed fraud; VHDA to evaluate prevalence, develop recommendations for prevention, etc.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 1270 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Deed fraud; VHDA to evaluate prevalence, develop recommendations for prevention, etc. Primary sponsor: Travis Hackworth (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 21, 2025): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0282).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Virginia Housing Development Authority; technical advisory group; report. Directs the Virginia Housing Development Authority to convene a technical advisory group to (i) evaluate the prevalence of deed fraud, including notary fraud, seller impersonation, owner impersonation, and fraudulent lien filing; (ii) develop recommendations for the prevention of deed fraud; and (iii) develop measures to enhance protections for property owners from such crimes. The bill also requires the technical advisory group to give consideration to certain policy proposals stated in the bill. The bill requires the technical advisory group to submit its findings and recommendations to the Chairmen of the House Committee on General Laws and the Senate Committee on General Laws and Technology no later than November 1, 2025. This bill is identical to HB 2396.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Hackworth | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 5 |
| Angelia Graves | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| Tammy Mulchi | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 9 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0282)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 282 (Effective 07/01/25)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 24, 2025
- Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 3, 2025
- Signed by President
- Signed by Speaker
- Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB1270ER)
- Enrolled
- House Amendments agreed to by Senate (36-Y 0-N)
- Passed House with amendments (95-Y 2-N)
- Engrossed by House as amended
- Delegate Simon Amendments Offered agreed to
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