Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 1340: Notary Public - As enacted, adds that a person must complete a course of instruction and pass an examination to qualify to be commissioned as an online notary public; clarifies that an application to be commissioned requires a certification that the applicant has reviewed, understands, and will comply with the applicable rules and requirements promulgated by the secretary of state; adds that a course of instruction for online notarization must include, at a minimum, notarial laws, technology procedures of online notarizations, and ethical requirements for online notaries. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 16, Part 3.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1340 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Notary Public - As enacted, adds that a person must complete a course of instruction and pass an examination to qualify to be commissioned as an online notary public; clarifies that an application to be commissioned requires a certification that the applicant has reviewed, understands, and will comply with the applicable rules and requirements promulgated by the secretary of state; adds that a course of instruction for online notarization must include, at a minimum, notarial laws, technology procedures of online notarizations, and ethical requirements for online notaries. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 16, Part 3. Primary sponsor: William Lamberth (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 8, 2025): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 124.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Lamberth | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 44 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Comp. became Pub. Ch. 124
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- Comp. SB subst.
- H. Placed on Consent Calendar for 3/24/2025
- Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
- Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 3/20/2025
- Action def. in Judiciary Committee to 3/19/2025
- Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 3/19/2025
- Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Judiciary Committee
- Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 3/12/2025
- Placed on s/c cal Civil Justice Subcommittee for 3/5/2025
- Sponsor(s) Added.
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