Probate: other; allowing electronic signing and witnessing of certain documents under certain conditions; eliminate sunset. Amends sec. 1202 of 1998 PA 386 (MCL 700.1202).
This bill allows individuals in Michigan to sign and witness important legal documents, such as wills and powers of attorney, using real-time video calls instead of meeting in person. To qualify, the video interaction must be recorded and kept for at least three years, and both the signer and witnesses must clearly see and hear each other while the document is being executed. The law also requires that every page of the document be numbered and legible during the call, with a copy sent to witnesses within 72 hours for them to sign and return. Additionally, the bill removes an expiration date that previously limited these electronic signing rules, ensuring they remain in effect indefinitely.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2024
Committee Review
Dec 2024
House Passage
Dec 2024
Senate Passage
Dec 2024
Governor
Introduced Jun 27, 2024
Last action Dec 18, 2024
Floor votes · House Dec 10, 2024
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
14
Key actions
3
Committee
4
Dec 18, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
upper
Dec 18, 2024
Upper · Passed
PASSED BY HOUSE WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
upper
Dec 10, 2024
Lower · Passed
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call # 399 Yeas 89 Nays 19 Excused 0 Not Voting 2
lower
Dec 4, 2024
Committee
referred to second reading
lower
Dec 4, 2024
Lower · Passed
reported with recommendation without amendment
lower
Jun 27, 2024
Committee
referred to Committee on Judiciary
lower
Jun 27, 2024
Introduced
introduced by Representative Helena Scott
lower
1 primary · 14 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Helena Scott
DDemocratic
Co
Amos O'Neal
DDemocratic
Co
Betsy Coffia
DDemocratic
Co
Carrie Rheingans
DDemocratic
Co
Denise Mentzer
DDemocratic
Co
Doug Wozniak
RRepublican
Co
FB
Felicia Brabec
DDemocratic
Co
Jason Morgan
DDemocratic
Co
JH
Jenn Hill
DDemocratic
Co
Jimmie Wilson
DDemocratic
Co
Noah Arbit
DDemocratic
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