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Introduced
02/18/2021
02/18/2021
In Committee
06/13/2022
06/13/2022
Crossed Over
01/27/2022
01/27/2022
Passed
Dead
08/31/2022
08/31/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act to amend Sections 1182 and 1183 of, and to add, repeal, and add Section 1181.1 of, the Civil Code, and to amend Sections 8207.4 and 8214.1 of, to add the heading of Article 1 (commencing with Section 8200) to, and to add Article 2 (commencing with Section 8231) to, Chapter 3 of Division 1 of Title 2 of, the Government Code, relating to notaries public.
AI Summary
This bill would authorize notaries public in California to perform remote online notarizations. The key provisions include:
- Allowing notaries public to register with the Secretary of State to perform online notarizations using audio-video communication technology that meets certain security and identity verification requirements.
- Requiring entities providing online notarization platforms or depositories to register with the Secretary of State and comply with regulations around security and data privacy.
- Establishing requirements for electronic signatures, seals, and records of online notarizations, including creating a secure electronic journal and recording audio-video communications.
- Imposing criminal penalties for unauthorized access or misuse of electronic signatures, seals, or records related to online notarizations.
- Exempting records of online notarizations maintained by the Secretary of State from the California Public Records Act.
- Providing a civil cause of action against online notarization platforms or depositories for violations of the law.
The bill aims to establish a regulatory framework for remote online notarizations in California while balancing privacy and security concerns.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Judiciary Hearing (10:00 6/21/2022 1021 O Street, Room 2100) (on 06/21/2022)
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