HB 1606: Claims to unclaimed property; authority of administrator.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Claims to unclaimed property; authority of administrator; emergency. Authorizes the State Treasurer or his designee to make payments relating to unclaimed property without receiving a claim if the property is cash property, the apparent owner is a natural person and the sole owner of such property, the apparent owner has been identified by the State Treasurer or his designee, and the amount to be paid does not exceed $5,000. The bill contains an emergency clause. This bill is identical to SB 996.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 38

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. March 18, 2025Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0006)
2. March 18, 2025Approved by Governor-Chapter 6 (Effective 03/18/25)
3. March 3, 2025Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 24, 2025
4. March 3, 2025Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 3, 2025
5. February 20, 2025Signed by President
6. February 18, 2025Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1606)
7. February 17, 2025Signed by Speaker
8. February 17, 2025Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1606ER)
9. February 17, 2025Enrolled
10. February 12, 2025Passed Senate (39-Y 0-N)
11. February 12, 2025Read third time
12. February 11, 2025Passed by for the day

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