Subjects unclaimed property to judgment debtor search; prioritizes unpaid child support judgment.
This bill requires New Jersey's unclaimed property administrator to check if a claimant owes unpaid child support before releasing funds. If a claimant is identified as a child support debtor, the state must hold the property or funds until the child support obligation is satisfied. The bill prioritizes child support judgments over all other claims against the unclaimed property. It applies to any unclaimed property (like forgotten bank accounts or dividends) being paid to a claimant, ensuring child support debts are addressed before funds are distributed. The change takes effect immediately upon enactment.
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Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
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