The bill amends the Arkansas Title Insurance Act to enhance the regulation of access to public records by title agents and title companies. It introduces a new subsection that mandates city, county, or state governments, as well as government officials, to provide access to electronic records affecting real property. This access is specifically granted to title insurance agents, title insurance agencies, and individuals affiliated with these agencies.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that any electronic records provided must not contain watermarks or notations that do not appear on the original documents. Importantly, it also establishes that no fees can be charged for this access to instruments of record affecting real estate, ensuring that title agents and companies can obtain necessary information without incurring costs.

Statutes affected:
HB 1367: 23-103-417