Bill > H3422

This bill, titled the Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act, establishes clear rules for how fiduciaries, such as personal representatives, conservators, agents acting under a power of attorney, and trustees, can access and manage the digital assets of individuals who have passed away or are incapacitated. It defines key terms like "digital asset" (which includes online accounts, emails, and other electronic information), "fiduciary," and "custodian" (companies that store digital assets). The bill grants these fiduciaries the right to access digital communications and other digital assets, subject to certain conditions and limitations, including respecting the terms of service agreements with custodians and copyright laws, while also providing immunity to custodians who comply in good faith. It aims to ensure that fiduciaries can effectively manage digital assets for the benefit of the account holder or their estate, overriding certain limitations in terms-of-service agreements that would restrict this access.