West Virginia 2021 Regular Session Status: Enacted 2 R cosponsors

SB 469 — Permitting and establishing requirements for appearance by video for purpose of notarial acts

Last action — Chapter 236, Acts, Regular Session, 2021

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed Senate
  4. ✓
    Passed House of Delegates
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 26, 2021. Enacted.

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Prognosis

Advancing 46% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

  • Failed a recorded vote

    Failed 1 recorded vote so far — a real headwind.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

95 added · 107 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendments to Bill SB 469 allow individuals to appear before a notary public using communication technology, such as video or audio calls. Previously, the bill stated that making a statement via such technology did not count as appearing personally. This change is significant as it expands access to notarial services for people who cannot be physically present, making it easier to conduct legal and official business remotely, particularly for those located outside the U.S. or in remote areas.

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Red = new code to be enacted WEST virginia legislature regular session Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 469 By Senators Maynard, Stollings, Rucker, and Woodrum [Originating in the Committee on the Judiciary;
Red = new code to be enacted WEST virginia legislature regular session Enrolled Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 469 By Senators Maynard, Stollings, Rucker, and Woodrum [Passed March 19, 2021;
reported on March 3, 2021]     A BILL to amend and reenact §39-4-6 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended;
in effect 90 days from passage]     AN ACT to amend and reenact §39-4-6 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended;
(a)  If a notarial act relates to a statement made in or a signature executed on a record, the individual making the statement or executing the signature shall appear personally before the notarial officer, unless the An individual making the statement or executing the signature does not appears personally if the appearance is by video or audio communication technology, even if the video is synchronous as provided in §39-4-37 or §39-4-38 of this code.
(a)  If a notarial act relates to a statement made in or a signature executed on a record, the individual making the statement or executing the signature shall appear personally before the notarial officer, unless the individual making the statement or executing the signature appears personally by communication technology, as provided in §39-4-37 or §39-4-38 of this code.
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Action History

  1. Chapter 236, Acts, Regular Session, 2021

  2. Approved by Governor 3/30/21 - House Journal

  3. Approved by Governor 3/30-21 - Senate Journal

  4. Approved by Governor 3/30/21

  5. To Governor 3/24/21 - House Journal

  6. To Governor 3/24/21

  7. House Message received

  8. Completed legislative action

  9. Communicated to Senate

  10. Passed House (Roll No. 217)

  11. Read 3rd time

  12. On 3rd reading, Special Calendar

  13. Read 2nd time

  14. On 2nd reading, Special Calendar

  15. Read 1st time

  16. On 1st reading, Special Calendar

  17. Do pass

  18. To House Judiciary

  19. To Judiciary

  20. Introduced in House

  21. Ordered to House

  22. Passed Senate (Roll No. 94)

  23. Read 3rd time

  24. On 3rd reading

  25. Read 2nd time

  26. On 2nd reading

  27. Read 1st time

  28. On 1st reading

  29. Committee substitute reported

  30. To Judiciary

  31. Introduced in Senate

  32. To Judiciary

  33. Filed for introduction

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 148 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Maynard

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (148)

148 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 469?
SB 469 is sponsored by Maynard, Stollings, Patricia Rucker (Republican), and Jack Woodrum (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 469?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 26, 2021. Enacted.
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