WAS LEG Uniform Unclaimed Property

Published on: May 21, 2025

On Apr. 8, WAS LEG enacted bill on amending reporting procedures.

  • WAS LEG enacted bill SB 5316, HB 1127, modifying uniform unclaimed property act.
  • Amendments to WAS LEG 18.39.370 (prearrangement contracts), WAS LEG 63.30.010 (definitions), WAS LEG 63.30.040 (property presumed abandoned), amongst others.
  • Document dated Apr. 8, 2025, was received on May 16, 2025 due to a fixed feed.
  • Bill Provisions
  • Clarification on the abandonment period and reporting procedures for prearrangement funeral service contracts trusts, and modifying holder reporting requirements.
  • Amendments on reporting procedures and notification requirements for holders of unclaimed property; and provides the necessary procedures and provisions.
  • Specifically, for the Department of Revenue to issue refunds to businesses for overpaid property, interest, and penalties, in addition to clarifications to definitions and terms.
  • Legislative History
  • On Jan. 16, 2025, bill introduced in Senate; on Feb. 25, 2025, bill passed in Senate.
  • On Feb. 27, 2025, bill introduced in House; on Mar. 31, 2025, bill passed in House.
  • On Apr. 3, 2025, bill sent to governor; on Apr. 8, 2025, bill signed, became Ch. 29.
  • Effectiveness
  • Chapter 29 becomes effective on Jul. 27, 2025, except Sections 3 through 7, 14 through 17, and 20 through 23 become retroactively effective as of Jan. 1, 2023.
  • Futher, Sections 8 through 12 of this act become effective on Jan. 1, 2026.
Regulators
WAS LEG
Entity Types
Bank; CNSM; Corp; Fiduciary; Ins
Reference
Ch. 29, Bill, SB5316, Bill, HB1127, 4/8/2025; Citation: *WAS LEG* 18.39.370, 63.30.010, 63.30.040;
Functions
Compliance; Financial; Legal; Reporting; Treasury; Unclaimed Property
Countries
United States of America
Category
State
N/A
Products
Banking; Corporate; Cryptocurrency; Custody; Insurance; Insurance-Life; Retirement Plan; Securities
Rule Type
Final
Regions
Am
Rule Date
Apr 8, 2025
Effective Date
Jul 27, 2025
Rule ID
255113
Linked to
N/A
Reg. Last Update
Apr 8, 2025
Report Section
US Consumer