New law permits electronic signatures on last wills

A new law allows a will to be witnessed and, where allowed, electronically notarized and completed.

It uses language from the Uniform Electronic Wills Act, which is model legislation from the Uniform Laws Commission.

Sponsored by Rep. Sandra Feist (DFL-New Brighton) and Sen. Bonnie Westlin (DFL-Plymouth), the law takes effect Aug. 1, 2023.

HF244*/SF1030/CH21

New Laws 2023

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HF0244* / SF1030 / CH21

House Chief Author: Feist

Senate Chief Author: Westlin

Effective Dates: See chapter summary in the file link above.

* The legislative bill marked with an asterisk denotes the file submitted to the governor.