Legislative Developments

The California State Legislature is considering legislation regarding the recording of a modification to remove a restrictive covenant in violation of the California Fair Employment and Housing Act. Read on for more details.

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox signed legislation that, among other things, amends provisions regarding a title producer’s business. Read on for more details.

The Hawaii Legislature is considering legislation that would mandate additional information sellers must include in their mandatory disclosure. Read on for more details.

Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte signed legislation revising the tax lien and tax deed process laws. Read on for more details.

The Oklahoma Legislature is considering a bill changing the loan principal amounts for finance rates and permitting a closing fee. Read on for more details.

The Wyoming Legislature adopted a bill establishing procedures for removing unenforceable restrictive covenants for real property. Read on for more details.

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam signed a bill to change the amount of time in which an action may be taken on a judgment lien and the time in which a suit to enforce the lien of any judgment may be brought. The new law also allows settlement agents and title insurance companies to release a judgment lien, in addition to a deed of trust. Read on for more details.

Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb signed legislation establishing a fee for recording the release of a lien or liens on property held by a political subdivision. Read on for more details.

The Texas Legislature is considering a bill relating to the physical presence of a borrower at the closing of a home equity loan. Read on for more details.

The Texas Legislature is considering legislation regarding the expunging of federal tax liens from county deed records. Read on for more details.