SF0011

Failed

Use of fraudulent documents to wrongfully possess property.

Establish criminal penalties for using fraudulent documents to gain or keep possession of property.

Full legal title

AN ACT relating to crimes and offenses; establishing the offense of using fraudulent documents to gain or remain in possession of property; specifying penalties; providing definitions; and providing for an effective date.

Crime

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What does this bill do?

Creates a new felony offense for intentionally using fraudulent documents to gain or remain in possession of residential real property without legal right.

Defines 'document' as a writing in physical, electronic, or other form, and 'property' as residential real property improved by a dwelling, structure, or other building. (W.S. 6-3-616(a))
Establishes a felony offense for intentionally using a document the person knows or reasonably should know is false or fraudulent to gain possession of property, remain in possession of property, or claim a right to property without legal right to do so. (W.S. 6-3-616(b))
Sets penalties for the offense at imprisonment for not more than ten years, a fine of not more than ten thousand dollars, or both. (W.S. 6-3-616(b))

Effective: July 1, 2025

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Actions (13)

2/28/2025(House)

H COW:H Did not consider for COW

2/14/2025(House)

H Placed on General File

2/14/2025(House)

H01 - Judiciary:Recommend Do Pass 9-0-0-0-0

2/11/2025(House)

H Introduced and Referred to H01 - Judiciary

1/22/2025(House)

H Received for Introduction

Amendments (1)

SF0011S2001Adopted

Senate2nd Reading

Sponsor: Senator Nethercott