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HB 305 Engrossed 2023 Regular Session Brown
Abstract: Provides for the signing of certain orders and documents by the court.
Present law provides that a judge or justice may sign a court order, notice, official court document,
judgment, and other writings by use of electronic signature.
Present law requires various courts to provide the method of electronic signatures to be used and to
ensure the authenticity of such electronic signatures.
Proposed law deletes the requirement that various courts provide by rule for the method of electronic
signatures to be used and to ensure the authenticity of such signatures.
(Amends C.C.P. Art. 253(C) and 1911(A))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Judiciary to the original bill:
1. Remove the requirement that the various courts provide by court rule for the signing of
judgments by electronic signature.