AN ACT CONCERNING THE RECEIPT OF FEES BY A PARTY TO A CIVIL ACTION AFFECTING TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY.

HB 5432 modifies fee rules for civil cases involving real property title disputes. It allows the prevailing party to recover the actual cost (capped at $225) for examining land records related to the property title, plus reasonable fees for expert appraisers when property value is disputed. The bill applies to cases where the matter in demand is $15,000 or more, effective October 1, 2026. It does not change other standard fee structures but specifically clarifies reimbursement for land record searches and appraisal services in title-related cases.