CHAPTER 22
SB 94 – FINAL VERSION
2015 SESSION
09/08
SENATE BILL 94
AN ACT relative to documents filed electronically with a court under oath.
SPONSORS: Sen. Cataldo, Dist 6
This bill establishes a statutory construction definition for the words “under oath” when used in connection with a document filed electronically with the court.
This bill was requested by the judicial branch.
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Explanation: Matter added to current law appears in bold italics.
Matter removed from current law appears [in brackets and struckthrough.]
Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.
15-0943
09/08
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Fifteen
AN ACT relative to documents filed electronically with a court under oath.
Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:
22:1 New Section; Statutory Construction; Under Oath. Amend RSA 21 by inserting after section 51 the following new section:
21:52 Under Oath. The words “under oath” when used in connection with a document to be filed with the court shall be satisfied by electronic signature “under the penalty of perjury” if the document is filed with the court electronically.
22:2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
Approved: May 5, 2015
Effective Date: May 5, 2015