California 2019-2020 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

AB 2424 — Notaries public: disclosures.

Last action — Re-referred to Com. on JUD.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Assembly
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Existing law authorizes the Secretary of State to appoint and commission notaries public in the number the Secretary of State deems necessary for the public convenience. Existing law authorizes notaries public to act as notaries in any part of the state and prescribes the manner and method of notarizations. This bill would require a notary public that is not licensed as an attorney to disclose, prior to providing services as a notary public to any person that requests those services, that the notary public is not authorized to practice law, as defined, in the state, and of all services the notary public offers, the fee for each service, and any other applicable fees. The bill would require a notary public to provide these disclosures in writing, including by electronic means, and in the language the notary public uses to provide the services to the person. The bill would also require a notary public to obtain a signed, or electronically signed, acknowledgment of receipt of the written disclosures prior to rendering services as a notary public to that person. The bill would authorize the Secretary of State to refuse to appoint any person as a notary public or revoke or suspend the commission of any notary public on the ground that the notary public willfully violated these provisions. The bill would also make related findings and declarations.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Re-referred to Com. on JUD.

  2. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on JUD. Read second time and amended.

  3. In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

  4. Referred to Com. on JUD.

  5. From printer. May be heard in committee March 21.

  6. Read first time. To print.

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Not signed on (121)

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 2424 do?
Existing law authorizes the Secretary of State to appoint and commission notaries public in the number the Secretary of State deems necessary for the public convenience. Existing law authorizes notaries public to act as notaries in any part of the state and prescribes the manner and method of notarizations. This bill would require a notary public that is not licensed as an attorney to disclose, prior to providing services as a notary public to any person that requests those services, that the notary public is not authorized to practice law, as defined, in the state, and of all services the notary public offers, the fee for each service, and any other applicable fees. The bill would require a notary public to provide these disclosures in writing, including by electronic means, and in the language the notary public uses to provide the services to the person. The bill would also require a notary public to obtain a signed, or electronically signed, acknowledgment of receipt of the written disclosures prior to rendering services as a notary public to that person. The bill would authorize the Secretary of State to refuse to appoint any person as a notary public or revoke or suspend the commission of any notary public on the ground that the notary public willfully violated these provisions. The bill would also make related findings and declarations.
Who sponsors AB 2424?
AB 2424 is sponsored by Calderon, Lisa (Democratic).
What is the current status of AB 2424?
This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track AB 2424?
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