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MN HF6
Bill
Status
8/12/2020
Primary Sponsor
Mike Freiberg
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AI Summary
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Permits notarial officers to accept video conference appearances for real estate document notarizations during and for 60 days after expiration of a peacetime public health emergency related to COVID-19, provided both parties remain physically located within Minnesota.
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Requires notarial officers to create and maintain audio and video recordings of all video conference notarizations, reflecting specific statutory requirements and informing signers of the temporary authority, recording, and commissioner inspection rights.
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Mandates notarial officers maintain recordings for at least ten years, take reasonable steps to ensure integrity and security, maintain backups, and protect records from unauthorized access.
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Makes recordings available for inspection by the commissioner of commerce upon reasonable notice and applies existing notification requirements to video conference notarizations.
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Becomes effective the day following final enactment and expires January 6, 2021.
Legislative Description
Notary public; video conferencing permitted to fulfill the requirement to personally appear before a notarial officer for conveyance.
Last Action
Introduction and first reading, referred to Government Operations
8/12/2020