AnalysisThe Illinois General Assembly has approved SB 1459, creating a task force to study electronic notarization. The task force will study numerous issues that are identified in the legislation, as well as others it deems necessary and appropriate. The bill notes that “in order to meet the growing demand for electronic commerce that is both convenient and secure, understanding the processes and technology is critical and the need for an electronic or remote notarization – the process of notarizing a signature on an electronic document by electronic methods – is becoming a necessity.” The task force will meet from now through 2019 and must present a report on its findings and recommendations to the Governor and General Assembly by June 2020.
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