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2018 SESSION
HB 1403 Electronic wills; requirements.
Introduced by: Jeffrey L. Campbell | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Electronic wills. Provides a process for the execution of an electronic will, which has the same force and effect as a traditional, written will. The bill requires the electronic will to be kept under the control of a qualified custodian who is not an heir to the testator or a beneficiary or devisee under the will. The will must contain the electronic signature of the testator and the electronic signatures of either two witnesses or a notary public and there must be a visual record of the execution of the will.
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HISTORY
- 01/15/18 House: Presented and ordered printed 18105203D
- 01/15/18 House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 01/18/18 House: Assigned Courts sub: Subcommittee #2
- 01/31/18 House: Subcommittee failed to recommend reporting (3-Y 5-N)
- 02/15/18 House: Left in Courts of Justice