Senate bill · S9731 (2025-26)
Enacts the "homeowner fraud protection and property alert act"
New York State Senate
Same as A9172, the matching bill in the Assembly.
Summary
Enacts the "homeowner fraud protection and property alert act"; relates to establishing a statewide electronic property recording alert system to allow property owners to receive notification when an instrument affecting their property is recorded in the official records of any county; establishes the county recording modernization fund.
Summary from NY Open Legislation. How we handle summaries
Amends the Real Property Law.
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Purpose, from the sponsor's memo
To create a uniform, statewide property recording alert system that notifies homeowners in real time whenever an instrument affecting their property is recorded, thereby preventing deed theft, mortgage fraud, and other predatory real estate practices.
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Where it stands
Out of committee and scheduled for a vote by the full chamber.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Judiciary · New York State Assembly
Also referred to Judiciary · New York State Senate.
Cosponsors
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The sponsor's argument
Why Kevin S. Parker says this is needed
Deed theft and fraudulent property transfers are devastating crimes that strip families of their homes and communities of generational wealth. They disproportionately target seniors, immigrants, and homeowners of color. While New York City's ACRIS system demonstrates the value of homeowner alerts, most New Yorkers outside the city lack such protection. This bill closes that gap, ensuring every homeowner-from Brooklyn to Buffalo-has equal access to fraud prevention. The Protect Our Homes Act is not just about preventing theft; it is about modernizing government services. By digitizing records, standard- izing systems, and expanding language and accessibility, New York will set the national gold standard for technology-driven consumer protection.
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Full history
- May 20, 2026
Reported out of committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
NY Assembly
- May 18, 2026
Reported out of committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO CODES
NY Assembly
- Apr 2, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
NY Senate
- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
NY Assembly
- Oct 17, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
NY Assembly