Electronic Communications Study Committee

At the request of the Judiciary Committee, the Law Revision Commission formed a drafting committee consisting of individuals in both the state public and private sectors who are knowledgeable about electronic technology to undertake a study of the use of electronic technology in commerce and other transactions in Connecticut. The drafting committee was directed to identify issues concerning electronic technology and to make recommendations for any necessary remedial legislation. The report of the drafting committee, including proposed legislation, is enclosed as Attachment . The overarching goal of the drafting committee was to create legislation that will permit and encourage electronic commerce and other electronic transactions in Connecticut, in both the public and private sectors, without imposing barriers to the development or use of new technologies or new applications for existing technology. The attached bill meets this goal by:

1) Providing "technology neutral" legislation;

2) providing greater certainty for parties involved in inter or intrastate commerce in Connecticut;

3) validating electronic documents and signatures;

4) permitting admissibility of electronic documents and signatures in Connecticut courts,

5) granting permissive authority to state agencies to conduct business by electronic means.

Recommendation Made to the Judiciary Committee, 1999 Session - Public Act 99-155

 Uniform Electronic Transactions Act

Uniform Electronic Transactions Act with California and Pennsylvania Consumer Revisions

Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, Connecticut - Draft 1

October 6, 1999  - Committee Meeting Minutes

January 28, 2000 - Committee Meeting Minutes

February 15, 2000 - Committee Meeting Minutes

Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, Connecticut - Draft 2

March 21, 2000 - Committee Meeting Minutes

Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, Connecticut - Draft 3

April 18, 2000 - Committee Meeting Minutes

Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, Connecticut - Draft 4

June 20, 2000 - Committee Meeting Minutes

July 18, 2000 - Committee Meeting Minutes

Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, Connecticut - Draft 5

Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, Connecticut - Draft 6

September 19, 2000 - Committee Meeting Minutes

Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, Connecticut - Draft 7