{"code":"HSC","codeName":"Health and Safety Code","section":"1597.81","citation":"Health & Saf. Code, § 1597.81","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 2. LICENSING PROVISIONS [1200. - 1796.88.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 3.66. Information Technology Systems and Services Modernization [1597.80. - 1597.83.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-2/chapter-3.66"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2026, Ch. 26, Sec. 3.   (AB 152)   Effective June 29, 2026.","effective":"2026-06-29","html":"<p>A user of the information technology systems and services described in Section <a href=\"/hsc/1597.80\">1597.80</a> may use an electronic signature, as defined in Section <a href=\"/civ/1633\">1633</a> of the Civil Code, that complies with state and federal standards, as determined by the State Department of Social Services. The use of an electronic signature shall have the same force and effect as the use of a manual signature.</p>","text":"A user of the information technology systems and services described in Section 1597.80 may use an electronic signature, as defined in Section 1633 of the Civil Code, that complies with state and federal standards, as determined by the State Department of Social Services. The use of an electronic signature shall have the same force and effect as the use of a manual signature.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/information-technology-systems-and-services-modernization-1597-81","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}