E-SIGN Modernization Act of 2020

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Bill Number

S 4159

Introduced

Jul 2, 2020

Latest Action

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

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Topics

Business records Consumer affairs Digital media Finance and Financial Sector Internet, web applications, social media

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Summary

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.

Actions

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

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