PLTA protects the interests of the title industry and title professionals by providing representation and advocacy on the legislative and judicial fronts.  We look after your business by being your voice in Harrisburg and on Capitol Hill. 

The Legislative and Judicial Committee of PLTA is on the front line advocating for the passage of important bills.  For example, the current Remote Online Notarization (RON) legislation, pending Predictable Recording Fees legislation, past Mechanics' Lien, Mortgage Satisfaction and Deed Registration laws are all products of this committee.

PLTA also has legislative representation in Harrisburg, AxAdvocacy, who constantly monitor legislation and regulations, standing with PLTA in all of its legislative efforts.

In addition, PLTA represents your interests in the Courts of the Commonwealth and County Offices to insure the sanctity of the public record.

More Information is available at the Pennsylvania General Assembly and the Wanner Associates Advocacy Updates.

The Legislative & Judicial Committee monitors legislative developments that affect the title industry in Pennsylvania. Below are only a few of the items of priority legislation that are receiving our attention and input with the help of our representatives at Wanner Associates.

• HB 1244 - Ciresi, Joe (D-Montgomery) Predictable Recorder of Deed Fees
  Amends the Recorder of Deeds Fee Law to repeal provisions relating to fee schedules and require county Recorders to define fees for recording documents such that they can be reliably accounted for during the closing process. Fees will no longer be dependent on page count, number of names, number of parcels, and number of marginal document references. This will greatly reduce the chance of inadvertent fee miscalculations, and the subsequent rejection of filings, resulting from last-minute changes in recordable documents.


• HB 657 - Bullock, Donna (D-Philadelphia) Unfair Realty Agreements
  The Transparency in Realty Agreements Act provides for transparency in realty agreements; requires and prohibits certain provisions in realty agreements; and imposes penalties. Prohibits real estate professionals from recording, or causing to be recorded, a security interest on real property covered under a realty agreement. Provides for penalties, deeming the realty agreement unenforceable if violations occur. Provides if a real estate professional is found to be in violation of this act, they are subject to actual damages incurred by any person with an interest in the residential real property that is the subject of the unenforceable realty agreement.
  


• HB1201 - Neilston, Ed (D-Philadelphia ) Protecting Consumer Information and Privacy
  The Consumer Data Privacy Act provides consumers the right to control their personal data. Provides for consumer data privacy to outline the rights and limits afforded to consumers in relation to their personal data. Provides for duties of controllers and for duties of processors to maintain personal data confidentiality. Imposes penalties for violations of the act.


• HB 711 - Kinkead, Emily (D-Allegheny) Changes to the Municipal Claims and Tax Lien Law for Counties of the Second Class
  Amends the Municipal Claim and Tax Lien Law to specify provisions apply to a city of the first or second class or a county of the second class or by a municipality therein. Provides the mayor of a city of the second class may designate an agency addressing property acquired by the city of the second class at the sheriff's sale. Amendments shall apply to a sheriff's sale conducted on or after the effective date.

Have you learned of a legislative or judicial issue you would like us to discuss? Send an email to info@plta.org. Be sure to indicate that your email should be directed to the Legislative & Judicial Committee.