An Act relative to authorizing electronic signatures for criminal complaints
This bill allows law enforcement officers to sign criminal complaints electronically instead of doing so in person. It updates existing state laws to recognize digital signatures as valid for these specific legal documents. By permitting electronic submission, the measure streamlines the process for police officers to file reports without needing to appear before a judge. The changes apply specifically to complaints initiated by law enforcement rather than general citizens.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action Feb 8, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on The Judiciary
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Carole Fiola
DDemocratic
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