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HSB 3
Topics:Courts & civil law
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 11, 2023
- Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 11, 2023
- Done: House committeeFebruary 21, 2023
- Skipped: Passes the HouseContinued as HF 397
- Next: Senate committee
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Became HF 397 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to HF 397 What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary People making a will or changing one can now do so using video calls instead of meeting in person. As long as the witnesses and the person making the will can see and hear each other in real time, it counts as being present. The person making the will must also follow specific steps and answer certain questions before they sign the document.1
Read the official explanation
This bill authorizes the electronic presence of testators and witnesses in executing wills and codicils and creates associated requirements. The bill defines the term “presence” to mean any manner, physical or electronic, in which the witness and testator can see and hear the acts of each other in real time. The bill requires a testator present electronically to respond to a series of requests set forth in the bill prior to signing a will or codicil.
House subcommittee
Named January 11, 2023. On January 26, 2023 it recommended amendment and passage. Vote Total: 3-0.
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