2020 House Bill 6297 / Public Act 249

Authorize electronic notarizations during epidemic

Introduced in the House

Oct. 8, 2020

Introduced by Rep. Sarah Lightner (R-65)

To permit notary publics to provide notarizations through the end of 2020 using a “2-way real-time audiovisual technology that allows direct interaction between the individual seeking the notary's services, any witnesses, and the notary,” as specified in the bill.

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations

Oct. 13, 2020

Reported without amendment

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

Amendment offered by Rep. Doug Wozniak (R-36)

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 101 to 1 (details)

Received in the Senate

Oct. 21, 2020

Referred to the Committee of the Whole

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To permit notary publics to provide notarizations through the end of 2020 using a “2-way real-time audiovisual technology that allows direct interaction between the individual seeking the notary's services, any witnesses, and the notary,” as specified in the bill.

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Nov. 5, 2020