Filing of false liens.

HB 1019 makes filing a false lien - a fraudulent claim against property - a Level 6 felony, raising the penalty from a misdemeanor. This directly affects individuals or entities who submit untrue lien claims, such as contractors or creditors attempting to unlawfully seize property. The key provision changes the legal classification of this offense, imposing stricter criminal penalties including potential jail time. The bill is currently under review by the Committee on Courts and Criminal Code.