SB00294Introduced in the Senate
An Act Concerning Trade Names, Fraudulent Filings, Impermissible Business Solicitations, Dissolution Of Corporations, The Issuance Of An Apostille And Fees Charged By A Notary.
Introduced by Judiciary Committee
What does this bill do?
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Official description
To: (1) Revise processes related to applications for, and issuance of, trade name certificates, (2) provide the Secretary of the State with additional authority to take actions with respect to fraudulent filings, deceptive business solicitations and the dissolution of corporations that fail to comply with state law, (3) revise provisions relating to the issuance of an apostille, and (4) increase permissible fees that may be charged by a notary.
Where it stands
Signed by the Governor
May 26, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Chamber not recorded votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Roll Call Vote 245 · May 5, 2026
148
Yes
0
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
151 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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How would you vote on this bill?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew Ritter | 1 | Yes |
| Raghib Allie-Brennan | 2 | Yes |
| Minnie Gonzalez | 3 | Yes |
| Julio Concepcion | 4 | Yes |
| Maryam Khan | 5 | Yes |
| James Sanchez | 6 | Yes |
| Joshua Hall | 7 | Yes |
| Timothy Ackert | 8 | Yes |
| Jason Rojas | 9 | Absent |
| Henry Genga | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Referred to Joint Committee on Judiciary
Public Hearing 03/04
Joint Favorable Substitute
Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office
Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/13/26 5:00 PM
Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office
Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
Senate Calendar Number 393
File Number 615
Senate Passed
Rules Suspended, Transmitted to the House
Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House
House Calendar Number 535
House Passed
In Concurrence
Public Act 26-81
Transmitted to the Secretary of State
Transmitted by Secretary of the State to Governor
Signed by the Governor
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