CAL LEG Workers' Comp E-Signatures


On Sep. 13, CAL LEG bill to expand electronic methods for signature.


  • CAL LEG passed bill AB 2337 concerning workers' compensation e-signatures methods.
  • Creates California Labor Code (LAB) sections CAL LEG 1-5-110.5, CAL LEG 4-1-3206.5.
  • Adds electronic sound, symbol, or process attached to or logically associated with an e-signature to methods for worker/notary to e-sign workers' compensation documents.
  • Legislative History
  • On Feb. 12, 2024, bill introduced in Assembly; on May 2, 2024, bill passed Assembly.
  • On May 2, 2024, bill introduced in Senate; on Aug. 30, 2024, bill passed the Senate.
  • On Aug. 31, 2024, bill concurred in Assembly; on Sep. 13, 2024, bill sent to governor.
  • Effectiveness
  • No effective date specified; generally effective Jan. 1 after enactment, on Jan. 1, 2025.
  • Sep. 22, 2024 CAL LEG Governor Approval
  • On Sep. 22, 2024, CAL LEG reported bill was signed by governor, assigned Ch. 392.

Regulators CAL LEG
Entity Types Ins
Reference Ch. 392, 9/22/2024; Bill AB2337, 9/13/2024; Citation: *CAL LEG* 1-5-110, 4-1-3206;
Functions Compliance; HR; Legal
Countries United States of America
Category
State
Products Insurance; Workers Comp
Regions Am
Rule Type Final
Rule Date 9/13/2024
Effective Date 1/1/2025
Rule Id 226343
Linked to N/A
Reg. Last Update 9/22/2024
Report Section US Consumer

Last substantive update on 09/24/2024