Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 403: Unclaimed Property; property is presumed abandoned; provide for exceptions
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 403 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on January 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Unclaimed Property; property is presumed abandoned; provide for exceptions. Primary sponsor: Kay Kirkpatrick (Republican), Larry Walker (Republican), Jason Anavitarte (Republican), Elena Parent (Democratic), John Albers (Republican), Lee Anderson (Republican), Billy Hickman (Republican), Clint Dixon (Republican), Randy Robertson (Republican), Shawn Still (Republican), Carden Summers (Republican), Ben Watson (Republican), Bo Hatchett (Republican), Chuck Hufstetler (Republican), Chuck Payne (Republican), Drew Echols (Republican), Jason T. Dickerson, Max Burns (Republican), Rick Williams (Republican), Mike Hodges (Republican), Matt Brass (Republican), Ed Setzler (Republican), Tim Bearden (Republican), Ed Harbison (Democratic), Sonya Halpern (Democratic), Sally Harrell (Democratic), Marty Harbin (Republican), Russ Goodman (Republican), Sam Watson (Republican), Nan Orrock (Democratic), Brian Strickland (Republican). Most recent recorded action (July 1, 2026): Effective Date.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 12 of Title 44 of the O.C.G.A., relating to disposition of unclaimed property, so as to provide for exceptions to when property is presumed abandoned; to provide for abandonment and liquidation of virtual currency; to authorize delay of publication of notice on the "Georgia Unclaimed Property List" under certain circumstances; to provide for methods of payment of claims; to waive the requirement of a probate court order for claims of heirs under certain circumstances; to provide for circumstances under which a claim is void; to provide for definitions; to amend Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to revenue and taxation, so as to waive confidentiality of certain tax records; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 25
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kay Kirkpatrick | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 32 |
| Larry Walker | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Jason Anavitarte | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Elena Parent | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 44 |
| John Albers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 56 |
| Lee Anderson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Billy Hickman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Clint Dixon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 45 |
| Randy Robertson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Shawn Still | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 48 |
| Carden Summers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 13 |
| Ben Watson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Bo Hatchett | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 50 |
| Chuck Hufstetler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 52 |
| Chuck Payne | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 54 |
| Drew Echols | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 49 |
| Jason T. Dickerson | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Max Burns | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Rick Williams | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Mike Hodges | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| Matt Brass | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Ed Setzler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 37 |
| Tim Bearden | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
| Ed Harbison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Sonya Halpern | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
| Sally Harrell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
| Marty Harbin | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Russ Goodman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Sam Watson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Nan Orrock | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Brian Strickland | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 42 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Effective Date
- Act 410
- Senate Date Signed by Governor
- Senate Sent to Governor
- Senate Agreed House Amend or Sub
- House Passed/Adopted By Substitute
- House Third Readers
- House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute
- Senate Third Read
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