§ 5–601.1

Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.

Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. § 5-601.1 (2026)

Title 5. Death

Subtitle 6. Health Care Decisions Act

For purposes of this Part I of this subtitle, an electronic signature shall have the same effect as a manual signature if the electronic signature:

(1)

Uses an algorithm approved by the National Institute of Standards and Technology;

(2)

Is unique to the individual using it;

(3)

Is capable of verification;

(4)

Is under the sole control of the individual using it;

(5)

Is linked to data in such a manner that if the data are changed, the electronic signature is invalidated;

(6)

Persists with the document and not by association in separate files; and

(7)

Is bound to a digital certificate.