Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act

Summary

Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act - Title I: Validity of Electronic Records and Signatures for Commerce - Prohibits any rule of law from denying the legal effect of certain instruments of electronic commerce on the ground that: (1) they are not in writing; or (2) they are not signed or affirmed by a signature if they have been signed or affirmed by electronic signature. Sets forth guidelines under which a Federal or State rule of law may alter or supersede the general rule of validity governing instruments of electronic commerce. Empowers the Secretary of Commerce to enjoin a State rule of law in violation of such guidelines. Excludes certain testamentary instruments and matters of family law from the purview of this Act. Title II: Development and Adoption of Electronic Signature Products and Services Directs the Secretary to: (1) conduct and report to Congress on the results of an inquiry regarding impediments to commerce in electronic signature products and services; and (2) promote the practice of electronic signatures in interstate and foreign commerce. Title III: Use of Electronic Records and Signatures Under Federal Securities Law - Amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to reflect the provisions of this Act regarding the use of electronic records and signatures. Authorizes the Securities and Exchange Commission to prescribe implementing regulations.

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• Referred in Senate (text)

  Referred in Senate · EN · 19 November 1999

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• Referred in Senate (PDF)

  Referred in Senate · EN · 19 November 1999

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• Engrossed in House (text)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 9 November 1999

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• Engrossed in House (PDF)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 9 November 1999

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 9 November 1999

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• Reported in House (text)

  Reported in House · EN · 15 October 1999

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• Reported in House (PDF)

  Reported in House · EN · 15 October 1999

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• Reported to House amended, Part II

  summary · EN · 15 October 1999

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• Reported to House amended, Part I

  summary · EN · 27 September 1999

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 6 May 1999

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 6 May 1999

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 6 May 1999

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