HB2696Introduced in the House
Providing for the modernization of notarization and the notary public process with respect to real estate documents for the purpose of mitigation of real estate document-related fraud, requiring the development, implementation and administration of a two-tiered authentication system for notarization of real estate documents and requiring use of a 3D biometric antifraud system by all notaries public by December 31, 2027.
Introduced by Judiciary
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Official description
Providing for the modernization of notarization and the notary public process with respect to real estate documents for the purpose of mitigation of real estate document-related fraud, requiring the development, implementation and administration of a two-tiered authentication system for notarization of real estate documents and requiring use of a 3D biometric antifraud system by all notaries public by December 31, 2027.
Where it stands
House Hearing: Monday, February 16, 2026, 3:30 PM Room 582-N
February 16, 2026
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Bill history
House Introduced
House Referred to Committee on Judiciary
House Hearing: Monday, February 16, 2026, 3:30 PM Room 582-N
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