FINGERPRINT AS LEGAL SIGNATURE H.B. 4258: COMMITTEE SUMMARY
House Bill 4258 (as passed by the House)
Sponsor: Representative Fred Miller
House Committee: Government Operations
Senate Committee: Judiciary
Date Completed: 11-7-05
CONTENT
The bill would amend Chapter 1 of the Revised Statutes of 1846 to allow a person who was unable to write to use a fingerprint when a written signature is required by law.
Chapter 1 of the Revised Statutes of 1846 contains rules for the construction of Michigan statutes. Chapter 1 provides that, if the written signature of a person is required by law, the signature must be his or her proper handwriting or, if the person is unable to write, his or her proper mark. Under the bill, a proper mark could include a person's visible fingerprint made with ink or another substance.
MCL 8.3q Legislative Analyst: Patrick Affholter
FISCAL IMPACT
The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.
Fiscal Analyst: Bill Bowerman
Analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent. hb4258/0506