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Bill117th CongressFiled Jun 17, 2021Law
H.R. 3962

Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic Notarization Act of 2022

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What it doesSummary passed house (Jul 27, 2022)

Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic Notarization Act of 2022 or the SECURE Notarization Act of 2022

This bill allows a notary public commissioned under state law to remotely notarize electronic records and perform notarizations for remotely located individuals. The bill provides technical requirements for such notarizations, including the creation and retention of video and audio recordings and the use of communication technologies (i.e., video chat).

Additionally, the bill requires U.S. courts and states to recognize notarizations—including remote notarizations of electronic records and notarizations of remotely-located individuals—that occur in or affect interstate commerce and are performed by a notary public commissioned under the laws of other states.

The bill also allows a notary public to remotely notarize electronic records involving an individual located outside of the United States, subject to certain requirements.

What just happenedJul 28, 2022

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Dean, Madeleine [D-PA-4](D-PA)Sponsor
128 cosponsors74 D54 R
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  1. Jul 28, 2022IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  2. Jul 27, 2022FloorH37300

    Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 1254, and the motion offered by Mr. Kildee, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 623, as amended; H.R. 3952, as amended; H.R. 3962, as amended; H.R. 4551; H.R. 5313, as amended; H.R. 6933; H.R. 7132, as amended; H.R. 7361; H.R. 7569; H.R. 7624, as amended; H.R. 7733, as amended; and H.R. 7981, as amended. (consideration: CR H7197-7211, H7219-7220, H7223-7237; text: 07/26/2022 CR H7116-7118)

  3. Jul 27, 2022Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 1254, and the motion offered by Mr. Kildee, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 623, as amended; H.R. 3952, as amended; H.R. 3962, as amended; H.R. 4551; H.R. 5313, as amended; H.R. 6933; H.R. 7132, as amended; H.R. 7361; H.R. 7569; H.R. 7624, as amended; H.R. 7733, as amended; and H.R. 7981, as amended.(consideration: CR H7197-7211, H7219-7220, H7223-7237; text: 07/26/2022 CR H7116-7118)

  4. Jul 27, 2022FloorH1B000

    Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1254, proceedings on H.R. 3962 are considered vacated.

  5. Jul 26, 2022FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  6. Jul 26, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3962.

  7. Jul 26, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7116-7120)

  8. Jul 26, 2022FloorH30300

    Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  9. Jul 26, 2022CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 347.

  10. Jul 26, 2022DischargeH12300

    Committee on the Judiciary discharged.

    Judiciary Committee
  11. Jul 26, 2022Committee5500

    Committee on the Judiciary discharged.

    Judiciary Committee
  12. Jul 26, 2022CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-443, Part I.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  13. Jul 26, 2022Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-443, Part I.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  14. Jul 20, 2022Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 56 - 0.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  15. Jul 20, 2022Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  16. Jun 23, 2022Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 0 .

    Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee
  17. Jun 23, 2022Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee
  18. Jun 18, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.

    Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee
  19. Jun 17, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Judiciary Committee
  20. Jun 17, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  21. Jun 17, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  22. Jun 17, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseJul 27, 202253

Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic Notarization Act of 2022 or the SECURE Notarization Act of 2022

This bill allows a notary public commissioned under state law to remotely notarize electronic records and perform notarizations for remotely located individuals. The bill provides technical requirements for such notarizations, including the creation and retention of video and audio recordings and the use of communication technologies (i.e., video chat).

Additionally, the bill requires U.S. courts and states to recognize notarizations—including remote notarizations of electronic records and notarizations of remotely-located individuals—that occur in or affect interstate commerce and are performed by a notary public commissioned under the laws of other states.

The bill also allows a notary public to remotely notarize electronic records involving an individual located outside of the United States, subject to certain requirements.

Reported to House, Part IJul 26, 20228

Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic Notarization Act of 2022 or the SECURE Notarization Act of 2022

This bill allows a notary public commissioned under state law to remotely notarize electronic records and perform notarizations for remotely located individuals. The bill provides technical requirements for such notarizations, including the creation and retention of video and audio recordings and the use of communication technologies (i.e., video chat).

Additionally, the bill requires U.S. courts and states to recognize notarizations—including remote notarizations of electronic records and notarizations of remotely-located individuals—that occur in or affect interstate commerce and are performed by a notary public commissioned under the laws of other states.

The bill also allows a notary public to remotely notarize electronic records involving an individual located outside of the United States, subject to certain requirements.

Introduced in HouseJun 17, 2021

Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic Notarization Act of 2021

This bill allows a notary public commissioned under state law to remotely notarize electronic records and perform notarizations for remotely located individuals. The bill provides technical requirements for such notarizations, including the creation and retention of video and audio recordings and the use of communication technologies (i.e., video chat).

Additionally, the bill requires U.S. courts and states to recognize notarizations—including remote notarizations of electronic records and notarizations of remotely-located individuals—that occur in or affect interstate commerce and are performed by a notary public commissioned under the laws of other states.

The bill also allows a notary public to remotely notarize electronic records involving an individual located outside of the United States, subject to certain requirements.

Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic Notarization Act of 2022 — Informed