Modifies provisions relating to the principal place of administration of a trust
HB 174 modifies how trusts can change their "principal place of administration" (where the trust is managed). It allows trustees to transfer this location to another state or country without court approval if they follow specific steps, directly affecting trustees and beneficiaries. Key provisions require 60 days' written notice to beneficiaries, including reasons for the transfer, potential changes in governing law, and a deadline for objections. Beneficiaries can stop the transfer by objecting within the 60-day window. The bill aims to streamline trust administration while ensuring beneficiaries are informed of significant changes.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 2, 2024
Last action May 15, 2025
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1
May 15, 2025
Committee
Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
lower
Dec 2, 2024
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Cameron Parker
RRepublican
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