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Committee advances remote-notarization bills after contested elder‑abuse testimony
Summary
The House Judiciary Committee reported HB 5882 and HB 5883 with recommendation after proponents said restoring expanded remote notarization would help homebound clients and opponents warned the change could increase risks of elder exploitation without stronger safeguards.
The House Judiciary Committee voted to report two related probate bills, House Bill 5882 and House Bill 5883, that would restore remote witnessing and expanded remote notarization authority that lapsed in 2021. Supporters said the change would help homebound and mobility‑limited clients complete essential legal documents.
Howard Collins, an attorney with the Elder Law and Disability Rights Section of the…
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