Governor Signs Electronic Signature Bill

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill allowing electronic signatures in the state’s workers’ compensation system. Newsom on Sunday signed AB 2337, by Assemblymember Diane Dixon, R-Newport Beach. As introduced, the bill would have allowed electronic signatures in certain proceedings before the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board. Dixon amended the bill in August to allow electronic signatures for any document, subject to restrictions or requirements that may be adopted by the Division of Workers’ Compensation or the WCAB. The workers’ compensation section of...