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MA H3293

MA H3293
Modernizing notary services


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to regulating notarization to allow for electronic notaries. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill aims to modernize notary services in Massachusetts by allowing for electronic notarization. It establishes the legal definitions and processes for electronic notarization, including electronic acknowledgments, oaths, jurats, and signatures. The bill outlines the responsibilities of electronic notaries, such as maintaining a journal of their acts, providing secure electronic notary tokens, and educating applicants on the use of electronic signature certificates. The electronic notarization provisions apply to notaries appointed in Massachusetts and their acts performed within the United States.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5081 (on 11/12/2020)

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