AN ACT relating to theft by deception.

This bill updates Kentucky's theft by deception law to address a specific type of real estate fraud. It establishes that listing or advertising a property for sale, lease, or rent without having the legal right to do so is presumed to be creating a false impression, which is a key element of the theft by deception crime. This gives law enforcement and courts a clearer legal basis to pursue cases where someone fraudulently advertises property…

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