HB 1249 Missouri House · 2025 Regular Session

Modifies provisions relating to protections against document fraud

HB 1249 requires most real estate transfer documents, like quitclaim deeds, to be submitted in person at county offices instead of online. It restricts electronic filing to licensed real estate brokers, title companies, or attorneys, while banning online submissions for others. The bill increases penalties for filing false documents (such as forged deeds or liens) that target officials, first responders, or law enforcement, making these offenses more serious felonies. It also mandates that county recorders log suspicious filings for review by prosecutors. The law aims to prevent fraud in property transactions by tightening submission rules and enhancing penalties for deceptive practices.

Issues: ✗ Technology

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2025

Committee Review

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Governor

Introduced Feb 10, 2025 Last action May 15, 2025

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Introduced → House Committee Substitute · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was amended to expand its scope from repealing two sections to three sections, and changed the enacted sections from three to four. The new version adds a new section 486.735 that regulates notary seal vendors and manufacturers, requiring them to verify notary commissions before selling seals and report seal sales to the secretary of state.

Scope change

The bill's scope expanded to include regulation of notary seal vendors and manufacturers, adding a new section 486.735 that was not present in the original version.

REQUIREMENT

Added new section 486.735 requiring notary seal vendors and manufacturers to register with the secretary of state, verify notary commissions before selling seals, and report seal sales within seven business days.

SCOPE

Changed the repealed sections from 442.380 and 570.095 to 486.735, 570.095, and 578.700, and changed the enacted sections from 442.380, 443.295, and 570.095 to 443.295, 486.735, 570.095, and 578.700.

TECHNICAL

Removed the original section 442.380 text regarding quitclaim deed filing requirements, which was replaced by the new section 443.295 with different language about loan restrictions.

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Committee

Apr 30, 2025

Committee

Referred: Rules - Legislative(H)

lower

Apr 10, 2025

Lower · Passed

HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 15 NOES: 1 PRESENT: 0

lower

Apr 9, 2025

Lower · Passed

HCS Voted Do Pass (H)

lower

Feb 13, 2025

Committee

Referred: Local Government(H)

lower

Feb 10, 2025

Introduced

Introduced and Read First Time (H)

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors