2015 Senate Bill 62 / Public Act 131

Update register of deeds procedures to recognize electronic signatures

Introduced in the Senate

Jan. 29, 2015

Introduced by Sen. Curtis Hertel (D-23)

To revise a law establishing requirements for recording a document with a register of deeds to facilitate electronic signatures.

Referred to the Committee on Local Government

April 29, 2015

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 3, 2015

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To revise a law establishing requirements for recording a document with a register of deeds, so that it facilitates using electronic signatures. Also, to establish that a 'certified copy' of a death certificate (as defined in statute) is the same as an original.

Received in the House

June 3, 2015

Referred to the Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance

June 17, 2015

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 16, 2015

Passed in the House 101 to 2 (details)

To revise a law establishing requirements for recording a document with a register of deeds, so that it facilitates using electronic signatures. Also, to establish that a 'certified copy' of a death certificate (as defined in statute) is the same as an original.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Sept. 30, 2015