Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill because they believe it places an undue burden on the industry.
Public statementFloor statement at 1:13:18 Watch the statement
Wyoming2018Did Not Pass
HB0079
HB0079: Rules for Title Insurers and Agents
Last scannedOct 19, 2026, 2:19 AM
In one sentence
This bill would require title agents to keep specific records for 15 years and present all transaction documents to parties during closings.
What it does
- Requires title agents to keep records such as appointment calendars, notary records, correspondence, emails, telephone logs, and account books for each transaction.
- Requires title insurers to keep copies of these records for at least 15 years after the transaction date.
- Allows the commissioner to examine, audit, and inspect the books and records of title agents and insurers during normal business hours.
- Requires title agents to present and discuss all documents related to the transaction with all parties during each closing transaction.
- Prohibits title agents from presenting any portion of a document that contains confidential or privileged information.
Who it affects
- Title agents who handle title insurance business.
- Title insurers who appoint title agents.
- The commissioner who oversees compliance with these rules.
Limits and unknowns
- The bill did not pass and did not become law.
- The bill text does not specify penalties for failing to keep records or present documents.
- The bill does not define what specific documents are considered 'confidential or privileged' beyond general legal standards.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Title agent
- A person or company that acts on behalf of a title insurer to handle title insurance transactions.
- Closing transaction
- The final step in a real estate deal where ownership is transferred and documents are signed.
- Commissioner
- The government official responsible for enforcing the rules in this law.
Official record
Sources
Public statements
Why lawmakers voted
Last checked Aug 6, 5:39 PM
Landon Brown
R · H09
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill because they find it extremely vague and believe such a significant rewrite requires more specificity.
Public statementFloor statement at 1:13:41 Watch the statement
Scott Court
H24
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because it addresses a constituent's issue where records were not kept, which would have helped their case.
Public statementFloor statement at 1:14:20 Watch the statement
If a lawmaker is not listed, we couldn't find a published reason.
Wyoming roll calls
Recorded votes
1 roll call
H Failed Introduction 7-53-0-0-02018-02-14 · House7 yes 53 no
- Yes
- 7
- No
- 53
- Absent
- 0
- Excused
- 0
- Conflict
- 0
Yes 7
No 53
Albert P Sommers Jr.H20Andrew W SchwartzH23Bo BitemanR · H51Catherine R ConnollyH13Charles F PelkeyH45Charles J GrayH57Cheri SteinmetzR · H05Clark D StithH48Clifford M JenningsH30Dan FurphyH14Danny EyreH19Dan R KirkbrideH04Dan ZwonitzerH43David E NorthrupH50David R MillerH55Debbie BoveeH36Eric BarlowR · H03Evan J SimpsonH21Garry C PiiparinenH49Hans HuntH02James W ByrdH44Jamie L FlitnerH26Jared OlsenR · H11Jerry A ObermuellerH56Jerry D PaxtonH47JoAnn R DaytonH17John C EklundH10John L FreemanH60Joseph E MacGuireH35Landon BrownR · H09LARSEN LLOYDLars O LoneH12LAURSEN DANMark S KinnerH29Martha D HalversonH22Michael D GreearH27Michael K MaddenH40Mike GierauD · H16Nathan A WintersH28Patrick SweeneyH58Robert A ClausenH06Roy H EdwardsH53Scott M ClemH31Steve HarshmanR · H37Theodore J BlackburnH42Thomas D CrankH18Thomas J WaltersH38Timothy P HallinanH32Tim SalazarR · H34Tyler E LindholmH01William D HendersonH41William H Mr. HaleyH46William H PownallH52
Official activity
Bill history
- H Failed Introduction 7-53-0-0-0House
- H Received for IntroductionHouse
- Bill Number AssignedLSO