VACANCY FRAUD ACT Senate SponsorsSen. Laura M. Murphy-Elgie R. Sims, Jr. 1/10/2023SenateSession Sine Die New ActCreates the Vacancy Fraud Act. Allows a taxing body or representative of a taxing body to file a vacancy fraud complaint with the county board of review if property is receiving vacancy relief and the property owner is not actively attempting to lease, sell, or alter the property. Sets forth factors in determining whether or not vacancy fraud has occurred. Sets forth penalties. Effective immediately. 1/19/2022SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Laura M. Murphy 1/19/2022SenateFirst Reading 1/19/2022SenateReferred to Assignments 1/20/2022SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr. 1/26/2022SenateAssigned to Judiciary 2/7/2022SenateTo Judiciary- Property Law 2/10/2022SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As February 18, 2022 2/15/2022SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura M. Murphy 2/15/2022SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments 2/15/2022SenateReported Back To Judiciary; 003-000-000 2/16/2022SenateDo Pass Judiciary; 006-002-000 2/16/2022SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading February 17, 2022 2/25/2022SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 1/10/2023SenateSession Sine Die