Signed into LawFiled Jan 14, 2026
Sponsor: Cal Musselman (R)
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Governor Signed
Mar 17, 2026
Summary
The bill updates the Notaries Public Reform Act by defining key terms, setting new journal‑keeping requirements for notaries commissioned after May 6 2026, and clarifying how electronic and remote notarizations are recorded. It also creates criminal penalties for misuse of notarization tools and exempts attorneys, law firms, and title agencies from some journal rules.
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