Senator Hutto proposes the following amendment (SJ-822.MB0004S):

Amend the bill, as and if amended, SECTION 1, Section 27-7-80, by adding a subsection to read:

 (F) A person who is a victim of title theft may bring a civil action in the court of common pleas against the person or entity that unlawfully transfers or attempts to transfer a property owner's title or deed to themselves or to another party to deprive the owner of or the nonpossessory interest in the real property. The court may award compensatory damages, punitive damages, injunctive relief, and other appropriate relief. A prevailing plaintiff also may be awarded attorneys' fees and costs.

Renumber sections to conform.

Amend title to conform.