HB 5883 Michigan House · 2023-2024 Regular Session

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