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Oregon House Bill 4212 temporarily allows notary publics to perform notarial acts using communication technology for remotely located individuals under certain circumstances, effective June 30, 2020 through June 30, 2021.

The Nebraska Secretary of State has adopted the proposed regulations relating to the "Electronic Notary Public Act" effective immediately.

Mississippi House Bill 1156 enacts the “Revised Mississippi Law on Notarial Acts”, amending and repealing provisions of Miss. Code Ann. § 89-3-7, effective July 1, 2021.

Colorado Senate Bill 96 enacts authorization for notaries public to perform notarial acts using audio-video communication, and, in connection therewith, making an appropriation; effective December 31, 2020.

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The NY Department of Financial Services (DFS) issued FAQs and an industry letter that provides guidance on 3 NYCRR Part 419, Servicing Mortgage Loans: Business Conduct Rules.

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In advance of the Indiana Uniform Consumer Credit Code (UCCC) effective July 1, 2020, the Indiana Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) has issued an advisory letter and related FAQs providing guidance to lenders and sellers on the changes. 

Ballard Spahr, LLP – Jason M. Cover

In the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, Attorney General Karl A. Racine filed a complaint against Elevate Credit, Inc. alleging violations of D.C. Consumer Protection Procedures.

insideARM – Katie Grzechnik Neill

For the third time, Connecticut extended its no-action policy, which relaxes the branch office licensing requirement for debt collectors who are working remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

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California Executive Order N-52-20 grants an additional 60-day extension to submit real estate license renewal applications, fees, and continuing education requirements. 

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Missouri Executive Order 20-08 extends remote notary authorization through August 28, 2020.

DSnews – Seth Welborn

According to the Illinois Policy report, the Illinois housing market was one of the weakest in the nation before 2020. 

Louisiana House Bill 274 provides for the execution of electronic notarial acts, recordation of tangible copies of electronic acts, limitations relative to remote online notarization, definitions, rulemaking, duties of notaries public, and recordkeeping requirements, generally effective August 1, 2020 with some noted exceptions.