AN ACT CONCERNING THE FEES PAID FOR A TITLE SEARCH IN A FORECLOSURE JUDGMENT.

HB 5446 sets a maximum fee of $275 for title searches conducted during foreclosure cases where a property has been listed in court records (lis pendens). The bill requires courts to determine a reasonable fee within this cap and add it to the overall court costs. It directly affects homeowners facing foreclosure, lenders, and courts handling foreclosure judgments. The policy change standardizes fees for this specific step in foreclosure proceedings, ensuring costs remain capped and transparent.