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2020 House Bill 6297: Authorize electronic notarizations during epidemic
Public Act 249 of 2020
Introduced by Rep. Sarah Lightner R-Jackson County on October 8, 2020
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. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the House Government Operations Committee on October 8, 2020
Reported in the House on October 13, 2020
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Amendment offered by Rep. Doug Wozniak R-Shelby Township on October 13, 2020
The amendment passed by voice vote in the House on October 13, 2020
Received in the Senate on October 21, 2020
Referred to the Senate on October 21, 2020
Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on November 5, 2020