SB 157 DE

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Delaware’s Power of Attorney statute requires a notary to verify the signature on a document. Many financial institutions have difficulty having the customer appear before a notary for that notarization. There are several electronic signature verification processes that are available to businesses. This bill would create a Power of Attorney for motor vehicle business that would allow for electronic signature verification if the verification system is acceptable to the Department. This bill will enable businesses of all sizes to accelerate document turnaround time and reduce costs, while ensuring document security and privacy. The revised bill clarifies when a power of attorney becomes valid, the duration of the power of attorney, and removes any potential conflict with an appointed guardian’s responsibilities.

• Stephanie L. Hansen Democratic · primary
• Edward S. Osienski Democratic · primary

1. Jun 15, 2021 Adopted in lieu of the original bill SB 157, and Assigned to Transportation Committee in Senate · upper
2. Jun 15, 2021 Reported Out of Committee (Transportation) in Senate with 3 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits · upper
3. Jun 16, 2021 Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT · upper
4. Jun 17, 2021 Assigned to Transportation/Land Use and Infrastructure Committee in House · lower
5. Jun 23, 2021 Reported Out of Committee (Transportation/Land Use and Infrastructure) in House with 3 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits · lower
6. Jun 25, 2021 Suspension of Rules in House · lower
7. Jun 29, 2021 Passed By House. Votes: 41 YES · lower
8. Sep 15, 2021 Signed by Governor · executive