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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
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)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3293 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3293.pdf |
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