MI HB5269

Automatically revokes a notary public's commission upon conviction of any felony or substantially corresponding violation in another state, effective on the date the conviction is entered

Automatically revokes a notary public's commission for conviction of 2 or more specified misdemeanors within 12 months while commissioned, or 3 or more specified misdemeanors within 5 years regardless of commissioned status, where specified misdemeanors involve violations of the notary act, public trust violations, official misconduct, dishonesty, fraud, deceit, or acts substantially related to notary duties

Automatically revokes a notary public's commission on the day an individual begins serving a sentence in jail or correctional facility, and makes that person ineligible for recommissioning for at least 10 years after completing their sentence if they perform notarial acts while imprisoned

Disqualifies individuals convicted of felonies from being commissioned as a notary public for at least 10 years after completing their full sentence, including any imprisonment, parole, probation, and payment of fines and costs

Makes it a felony punishable by up to $3,000 fine and/or up to 5 years imprisonment to perform a notarial act after commission revocation, and requires notaries to notify the secretary in writing of any felony or misdemeanor conviction within 10 days