2020 House Bill 5795

Coronavirus epidemic response bills – electronic signatures

Introduced in the House

May 20, 2020

Introduced by Rep. Graham Filler (R-93)

To permit electronic signatures to be used on wills subject to standards prescribed in the bill, for witnesses and subject to certain details for the person making the will.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

June 16, 2020

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 24, 2020

Passed in the House 57 to 51 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 25, 2020

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety

Dec. 9, 2020

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.