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Unclaimed Property; property is presumed abandoned; provide for exceptions

It became law on Jul 1, 2026.

GA SB 403 · Senate Bill · 2025_26

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Became law
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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…

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    Jul 1, 2026

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