Modifies fees for recording or copying certain documents presented for recording
HB 2281 modifies requirements for documents submitted to county recorders for property records. It sets specific formatting rules (e.g., minimum 8-point black ink, white paper, 3-inch top margin) and adds a $25 fee for documents that don’t meet these standards. This affects property owners, real estate agents, and attorneys who submit deeds, mortgages, or other land-related documents. The bill does not change property law but ensures documents meet consistent formatting to streamline recording. Non-compliant documents must pay the fee to be accepted for recording.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 9, 2025
Last action May 15, 2026
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1
May 15, 2026
Committee
Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
lower
Dec 9, 2025
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mark Nolte
RRepublican
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