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LC 401

Generally revise mortgage laws

2025 Regular Session

LC 401 would broadly revise mortgage laws, potentially changing disclosures, licensing, foreclosure, servicing rules, and borrower protections.

(LC) Draft Died in Process
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Bill Summary · LC 401

Summary of LC 401: Generally revise mortgage laws

Overview

LC 401 is a bill titled “Generally revise mortgage laws” with a broad focus on credit transactions within the financial institutions sphere. The available information does not include the bill text, so specific statutory changes are not stated. The bill’s name suggests an overarching revision of statutes governing mortgage lending and related credit activities.

Status and Timeline

  • Introduced: September 27, 2024
  • Drafter Assigned: September 27, 2024
  • Draft On Hold: September 27, 2024
  • Draft Died in Process: May 22, 2025

Notes: The bill did not advance through the legislative process and is recorded as having died in process. No active amendments or enacted provisions are currently available.

Scope and Provisions (Based on Title; not the enacted text)

Because the actual bill language is not provided, the specific provisions are not known. A bill described as “Generally revise mortgage laws” in the subject area of Credit Transactions and Financial Institutions typically could address one or more of the following areas:
- Consumer protections related to mortgage disclosures and terms
- Licensing and conduct requirements for mortgage lenders, brokers, or servicers
- Foreclosure procedures and timelines
- Servicing standards, escrow accounts, and collection practices
- Underwriting criteria, appraisal requirements, and risk disclosures
- Fees, costs, and disclosures associated with mortgage transactions
- Enforcement mechanisms and penalties for noncompliance

Important caveat: These are common topics in broad mortgage-law revisions and may not reflect the actual provisions of LC 401.

Who Would Be Affected

  • Lenders and mortgage brokers (banks, credit unions, non-bank lenders)
  • Borrowers and real estate purchasers/owners
  • Mortgage servicers and lenders’ law/compliance teams
  • Appraisers, title companies, and other participants in mortgage transactions
  • State regulators and agencies overseeing credit transactions and financial institutions

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

  • The bill was introduced and underwent initial drafting steps in late September 2024.
  • It was placed on hold and ultimately died in process by May 2025, meaning there is no current path for enactment unless reintroduced in a future session.
  • If reintroduced, it would follow standard bill advancement procedures (committee reviews, floor readings, amendments, etc.).

Potential Impact if Enacted (Hypothetical)

Should a future version of this bill be enacted, potential impacts might include:
- Adjusted requirements for disclosures, notices, and borrower protections
- Changes in licensing, supervision, or conduct standards for mortgage industry participants
- Revised foreclosure and servicing processes that could affect timelines and borrower rights
- Altered cost structures for lenders and borrowers due to new compliance requirements
- A shift in regulatory risk and enforcement priorities for state financial regulators

Next Steps

  • Monitor for any future reintroduction or amendments to LC 401 or similarly titled mortgage-law revision bills.
  • If text becomes available, review specific provisions to provide a precise, clause-by-clause summary and impact analysis.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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