HB88

Allow for automatic return of certain unclaimed property

Complete·4/17/25

Montana HB88 allows automatic return of unclaimed property valued at $1,000 or less under certain conditions.

Montana HB88 revises laws related to the return of unclaimed property. It allows the administrator to automatically return property valued at $1,000 or less to the apparent owner if specific conditions are met. These conditions include the person being listed as the apparent owner in a report, the administrator validating the identity and address of the person, and the administrator reasonably believing the person is entitled to the property. This act takes immediate effect upon passage and approval.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

96 Yea

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0 Nay

4 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 3, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate State Administration Hearing

Jan 10, 2025

8:00 AM

House State Administration Hearing

History

Apr 18, 2025

House

Chapter Number Assigned

Apr 17, 2025

House

(H) Signed by Governor

Apr 9, 2025

Senate

(S) Signed by President