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MI HB5701

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Douglas Wozniak

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Origin

House of Representatives

103rd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Allows wills to be executed as electronic records that are readable as text at the time of signing, in addition to traditional written wills
  • Permits witnesses to sign wills via "electronic presence" (real-time communication from different locations) rather than requiring physical presence
  • Defines "sign" to include affixing or logically associating an electronic symbol or process with a record, enabling electronic signatures on wills
  • Creates a process for converting electronic wills to certified paper copies through affirmation under penalty of perjury that the copy is complete, true, and accurate
  • Amends Michigan's Estates and Protected Individuals Code (1998 PA 386), specifically section 2502, and adds new section 2504a

Legislative Description

Probate: wills and estates; electronic signature of wills; allow. Amends sec. 2502 of 1998 PA 386 (MCL 700.2502) & adds sec. 2504a.

Probate: wills and estates

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 03/10/2026

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/10/2026

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