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

AB 2768 — Public entities: written communications: digital signatures.

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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 use of a digital signature in any written communication with a public entity, as defined, in which a signature is required or used. Under existing law, if a public entity elects to use a digital signature, that digital signature has the same force and effect as the use of a manual signature if it embodies all of specified attributes, including being unique to the person using it and conforming to regulations adopted by the Secretary of State. Existing law requires the Secretary of State to have adopted the initial regulations for these provisions no later than January 1, 1997, including seeking the advice of public and private entities in developing these regulations and holding at least one public hearing to receive comments before adopting the regulations. This bill would delete the above-described language requiring the adoption of the initial regulations, as prescribed. The bill would instead require digital signatures to conform to regulations adopted by the Secretary of State pursuant to specified procedures. The bill would further require the Secretary of State to adopt emergency regulations to provide appropriate and timely guidance to public entities and the public generally regarding the signature requirements and to make the regulatory changes needed to update these provisions no later than March 1, 2022, in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act. The bill would make the emergency regulations adopted pursuant to these provisions effective only until nonemergency, final regulations are adopted and become effective through the regular rulemaking process.

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. Referred to Com. on JUD.

  4. From printer. May be heard in committee March 22.

  5. Read first time. To print.

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 2768 do?
Existing law authorizes the use of a digital signature in any written communication with a public entity, as defined, in which a signature is required or used. Under existing law, if a public entity elects to use a digital signature, that digital signature has the same force and effect as the use of a manual signature if it embodies all of specified attributes, including being unique to the person using it and conforming to regulations adopted by the Secretary of State. Existing law requires the Secretary of State to have adopted the initial regulations for these provisions no later than January 1, 1997, including seeking the advice of public and private entities in developing these regulations and holding at least one public hearing to receive comments before adopting the regulations. This bill would delete the above-described language requiring the adoption of the initial regulations, as prescribed. The bill would instead require digital signatures to conform to regulations adopted by the Secretary of State pursuant to specified procedures. The bill would further require the Secretary of State to adopt emergency regulations to provide appropriate and timely guidance to public entities and the public generally regarding the signature requirements and to make the regulatory changes needed to update these provisions no later than March 1, 2022, in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act. The bill would make the emergency regulations adopted pursuant to these provisions effective only until nonemergency, final regulations are adopted and become effective through the regular rulemaking process.
Who sponsors AB 2768?
AB 2768 is sponsored by Kalra, Ash (Democratic).
What is the current status of AB 2768?
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 2768?
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