UNCLAIMED PROPERTY: Requires unclaimed property purchase agreements include certain information. (1/1/27) (OR NO IMPACT See Note)
SB 261 requires that purchase agreements for unclaimed property include specific details like the property's identifying number, a court search confirming no other claims, and full seller information (including ID and contact details). It directly affects individuals or entities buying unclaimed property from holders, ensuring transparency in transactions. The bill mandates that all agreements must be unredacted and include documentation proving the seller's authority to transfer the property. The law takes effect on January 1, 2027, applying to agreements executed after that date.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
May 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 26, 2026
Last action May 6, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
May 6, 2026
Upper · Passed
Title of substitute read and adopted; becomes Senate Bill No. 525.
upper
Mar 9, 2026
Committee
Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jay Morris
RRepublican
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