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This bill enacts the Utah Real Estate Cybercrime Prevention Act.
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This bill would create the Utah Real Estate Cybercrime Prevention Act to address wire fraud and other cyber risks in real estate deals, where scammers sometimes intercept emails to redirect closing funds. It would establish a new five-member Real Estate Communication Commission within the Department of Commerce to license and oversee a single private company (the "utility") that runs a secure communications network, and starting January 1, 2028, it would require real estate agents, brokers, mortgage loan originators, appraisers, escrow agents, and title professionals to send transaction-related electronic communications through that network, except when messaging coworkers at the same employer. The commission would review and approve the network operator's fees and conduct rules, run criminal background checks on owners holding 10% or more of the operating company, and could revoke its authorization if an owner concealed a fraud-related criminal history; a certificate of authority would last three years before requiring renewal. Failing to use the network or violating its rules would count as "unprofessional conduct," allowing the commission to refer violations to the relevant state licensing boards (such as those overseeing real estate, mortgage, appraisal, escrow, or title licenses) for possible disciplinary action, including license suspension or revocation.
Introduction
Jan 28
House Rules
Mar 5
House Committee
Feb 3
House Floor Vote
Senate Rules
Senate Committee
Senate 2nd Reading
Senate 3rd Reading
Governor
IntroductionJan 28
House RulesMar 5
House CommitteeFeb 3
House Floor Vote
Senate Rules
Senate Committee
Senate 2nd Reading
Senate 3rd Reading
Governor
This bill enacts the Utah Real Estate Cybercrime Prevention Act.
This bill:
AI-generated summary, not yet reviewed by Better Utah staff. Please consult the bill text.
This bill would create the Utah Real Estate Cybercrime Prevention Act to address wire fraud and other cyber risks in real estate deals, where scammers sometimes intercept emails to redirect closing funds. It would establish a new five-member Real Estate Communication Commission within the Department of Commerce to license and oversee a single private company (the "utility") that runs a secure communications network, and starting January 1, 2028, it would require real estate agents, brokers, mortgage loan originators, appraisers, escrow agents, and title professionals to send transaction-related electronic communications through that network, except when messaging coworkers at the same employer. The commission would review and approve the network operator's fees and conduct rules, run criminal background checks on owners holding 10% or more of the operating company, and could revoke its authorization if an owner concealed a fraud-related criminal history; a certificate of authority would last three years before requiring renewal. Failing to use the network or violating its rules would count as "unprofessional conduct," allowing the commission to refer violations to the relevant state licensing boards (such as those overseeing real estate, mortgage, appraisal, escrow, or title licenses) for possible disciplinary action, including license suspension or revocation.
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Last updated Aug 29, 2026, 5:26 PM
