SSB 1047: SSB 1047

What it does

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.

Senate subcommittee · named January 17, 2023

• Sen. Jeff Reichman (R) · jeff.reichman@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Lynn Evans (R) · lynn.evans@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Herman C. Quirmbach (D) · herman.quirmbach@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 3 for, 2 against

For: AARP Iowa; Iowa State Bar Association; The Iowa Academy of Trust and Estate Counsel

Against: Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers; Patterson Law Firm LLP

In plain words

1. January 17, 2023Filed in the Senate and sent to the Judiciary committee
2. January 17, 2023Senate subcommittee named: Reichman, Evans and Quirmbach
3. January 25, 2023Subcommittee recommended passing it with changes
4. March 6, 2023Approved by the Senate committee, and given a new number: SF 515