Unclaimed Property; property is presumed abandoned; provide for exceptions
It became law on Jul 1, 2026.
- Stage
- Became law
- Started in
- Senate
- Sponsors
- 31
- Latest action
- Jul 1, 2026
What it does
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 12 of Title 44 of the O.C.G.A., relating to disposition of unclaimed property, so as to provide for exceptions to when property is presumed abandoned; to provide for abandonment and liquidation of virtual currency; to authorize delay of publication of notice on the "Georgia Unclaimed Property List" under certain circumstances; to provide for methods of payment of claims; to waive the requirement of a probate court order for claims of heirs under certain circumstances; to provide for circumstances under which a claim is void; to provide for definitions; to amend Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to revenue and taxation, so as to…
Where it stands
This bill passed and is now law.
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Who is involved
Sponsors
The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.
- Ben Watson
- Billy Hickman
- Bo Hatchett
- Brian Strickland
- Carden Summers
- Chuck Hufstetler
- Chuck Payne
- Clint Dixon
- Drew Echols
- Ed Harbison
- Ed Setzler
- Elena Parent
- Jason Anavitarte
- Jason T. Dickerson
- John Albers
- Kay Kirkpatrick
- Larry Walker
- Lee Anderson
- Marty Harbin
- Matt Brass
- Max Burns
- Mike Hodges
- Nan Orrock
- Randy Robertson
- Rick Williams
- Russ Goodman
- Sally Harrell
- Sam Watson
- Shawn Still
- Sonya Halpern
- Tim Bearden
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