Extends the term for claiming unclaimed property from three to five years
This bill extends the time individuals have to claim unclaimed property held by banks from three to five years. It directly affects people who may have forgotten about bank deposits, securities, or other financial assets held by financial institutions. The key change modifies specific sections of the abandoned property law to increase the claim period from three years to five years for most types of unclaimed funds and assets.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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REFERRED TO FINANCE
upper
Feb 3, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO FINANCE
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
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Leroy Comrie
DDemocratic
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