LegislationJul 01, 2015 - Virginia
VA House Bill 1562/Senate Bill 814 - HB 1562/SB 814 enacts the first-ever identity management legislation in the United States. Under the Act, Notaries could serve as “identity proofers” to vet the identities of applicants applying for an electronic identity credential for use in online transactions. The Act establishes a standards-settting body to implement the Act and provides limitations to the liability of identity providers and identity proofers who operate within identity trust frameworks.
LegislationJul 01, 2015 - Utah
UT Senate Bill 8 - Senate Bill 8 reduces the fees the Lieutenant Governor's office charges for expedited services related to the issuance of apostilles and certifications.
LegislationJul 01, 2015 - Idaho
ID Senate Bill 1030 - Senate Bill makes technical, non-substantive changes to Idaho's Notary statutes.
LegislationJul 01, 2015 - Florida
FL Senate Bill 526 - Senate Bill 526 allows various correctional officers who have the power to administer oaths and affirmations to administer oaths and affirmations using reliable electronic means without the oath-taker or affiant physically present.
LegislationJul 01, 2015 - Nevada
NV Assembly Bill 65 - AB 65 amends the laws related to Notaries Public, documentation preparation services and the issuance of authentications by the Secretary of State.
LegislationJul 01, 2015 - South Dakota
SD House Bill 1082 - House Bill 1082 allows a law enforcement officer, in lieu of verification under oath, to sign a statement printed or written on a complaint or summons for a Class 2 misdemeanor or a petty offense under penalty of perjury.
LegislationJul 01, 2015 - Georgia
GA House Bill 322 - House Bill 322 removes the requirement for an acknowledgment for certain real property instruments, but requires these documents to be "attested" by the Notary and signed by one other witness.
LegislationJun 19, 2015 - Texas
TX Senate Bill 1881 - Senate Bill 1881 authorizes an adult with a disability to voluntarily, without undue influence or coercion, or without creating a guardianship, enter into a supported decision-making agreement with a supporter.
LegislationJun 17, 2015 - California
CA Assembly Bill 60 - Assembly Bill 60 prohibits an immigration consultant from charging an advance fee for services to any person under the immigration reform act, which includes any acts by Congress after October 5, 2013 or any future executive actions by the president, including the action announced on November 20, 2014.
LegislationJun 10, 2015 - Louisiana
LA House Concurrrent Resolution 218 - Louisiana HCR 218 requires the Louisiana State Law Institute to study electronic notarization, including provisions related to Virginia's enactment of "remote" presence before a Notary via audio-video technology and report back its findings to the Legislature.