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E-SIGN Modernization Act of 2020

Introduced: July 2, 2020 Introduced by: Thune, John Republican · South Dakota See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 5 steps
Introduced
In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 15, 2020
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 638.
Dec 15, 2020
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Sep 16, 2020
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jul 2, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S4225)
Jul 2, 2020
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

E-SIGN Modernization Act of 2020

This bill repeals certain requirements regarding the use of electronic records in commerce. Specifically, the bill repeals the requirement that consumers must demonstrate their ability to access information electronically in order to consent to the use of electronic records.

What's happening now December 15, 2020

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 638.

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