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DE SB247

Bill

Status

Passed

7/16/2020

Primary Sponsor

Stephanie Hansen

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Origin

Senate

150th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Extends provisions of the Eleventh Modification of the State of Emergency Declaration regarding notarization through June 30, 2021.

  • Authorizes remote notarization and witnessing by Delaware attorneys via audio-visual technology during the COVID-19 emergency period.

  • Waives the Delaware Governmental Offices' requirement for wet signatures on documents notarized and witnessed under the specified procedures.

  • Requires the Recorder of Deeds to accept documents notarized and witnessed under the procedures established in the Eleventh Modification of the State of Emergency Declaration.

  • Includes an internal sunset date to ensure the General Assembly has another opportunity to review and decide on continuing these protections.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 20 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Public Protections During The Covid-19 State Of Emergency And Notarization.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

7/16/2020

Committee Referrals

Administration6/23/2020

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