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HB 654 Engrossed 2023 Regular Session McKnight
Abstract: Provides for a convenience fee for use of an electronic signature.
Proposed law allows a state entity to charge an optional convenience fee for use of an electronic
signature in connection with official documents. Provides for the payment of the convenience fee
by credit card, debit card, or other electronic payment approved pursuant to present law (R.S.
49:316.1). Provides for the convenience fee to be approved by the Senate Committee on Revenue
and Fiscal Affairs and the House Committee on Ways and Means.
(Adds R.S. 49:316.2)