MI HB6264

Adds definition of "notary public" to Section 102 of the Uniform Power of Attorney Act, defined as a notary public who observes a person signing or acknowledging an instrument in accordance with Michigan's notarial acts law.

Changes the effective date for power of attorney requirements from "the effective date of this act" to specifically June 30, 2024.

Allows powers of attorney to be executed using 2-way real-time audiovisual technology if specific requirements are met, including direct contemporaneous sight and sound interaction between signatory and witnesses.

Requires recording and preservation of audiovisual execution for at least 3 years, with legible copies of the signed document transmitted to witnesses within 72 hours and returned with witness signatures within 72 hours of receipt.

Permits remote execution only if signatory is physically in Michigan or, if outside the state, the power of attorney relates to Michigan court/governmental matters or Michigan property/transactions.