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DC B23-0141

DC B23-0141
Uniform Fiduciary Access To Digital Assets Act Of 2019


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Introduced
02/12/2019
In Committee
11/24/2020
Crossed Over
12/01/2020
Passed
12/29/2020
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
01/13/2021

Introduced Session

23rd Council

Bill Summary

As introduced it allows holders of accounts with digital assets to give access to these accounts to fiduciaries. A digital asset is an electronic record in which an individual has a right or interest. It also provides immunity from liability for custodians of accounts that comply with a fiduciary's apparent authorized request for access.

AI Summary

This bill, the Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act of 2019, allows holders of accounts with digital assets to give access to these accounts to fiduciaries, such as personal representatives, conservators, agents, and trustees. It defines key terms like "digital asset," "fiduciary," and "custodian," and provides procedures for disclosing digital assets to fiduciaries, including the contents of electronic communications of deceased users or principals. The bill also grants immunity from liability to custodians that comply with a fiduciary's authorized request for access.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Returned from Mayor (on 01/13/2021)

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