Notaries; prohibition on certain advertising, investigation by Attorney General.
It became law on Apr 13.
- Stage
- Became law
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- +4
- Latest action
- Apr 13
Where it stands
Introduced (Done)
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What it does
Notaries; prohibition on certain advertising; investigation by Attorney General; civil penalties. Provides that the Attorney General may issue a civil investigative demand whenever he has reasonable cause to believe that any notary public has, in violation of law, (i) offered or provided legal advice on immigration or other legal matters or represented any person in immigration proceedings or (ii) has assumed, used, or advertised the title "notario," "notario publico," or "licenciado," or other term in a language other than English that indicates that such notary is authorized or licensed to practice law. The bill increases the civil penalties for a violation of clause (ii) from up to $500…
Where it goes next
Law in Virginia. Agencies now write the rules that carry it out, and courts can stay or strike it.
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Who is involved
- Jackie GlassLead sponsor
- Alfonso LopezCo-sponsor
- Kathy TranCo-sponsor
- Katrina CallsenCo-sponsor
- Laura Jane CohenCo-sponsor
- Marty MartinezCo-sponsor
Sponsors
The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.
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