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I am proud to announce that my bill, SB 255, giving property owners notice of deed changes, has been signed into law.
SB 255 establishes a statewide record notification program requiring counties to alert property owners whenever a deed, mortgage, or similar ownership document is recorded.
Timely notification helps homeowners quickly detect and respond to potential title fraud.
Currently, only 6 of California’s 58 counties provide ownership-change notifications. SB 255 expands these protections statewide so that every property owner in California can benefit.
Property ownership is one of the most important investments a Californian can make.
With title fraud becoming easier to commit in the digital age, SB 255 ensures that homeowners are promptly notified of changes to their property records.
This law is a commonsense way to protect families from costly mistakes and criminal fraud.
SB 255 received bipartisan support with no opposition in the Senate and Assembly.
Thank you for this opportunity to be of service.