HB1517

Banking; accounts of deceased spouse; required documentation; record keeping; effective date.

Introduced·2/3/25
Int Text

Oklahoma HB1517 allows banking institutions to permit surviving spouses to manage deceased spouses' accounts with proper documentation.

Oklahoma HB1517 permits banking institutions to allow surviving spouses to take control of deceased spouses' bank accounts, including checking and savings, if they provide a death certificate and two forms of government-issued identification. The bill mandates record-keeping for these transactions and will be effective November 1, 2025.

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Where it stands

Current
Banking, Financial Services and Pensions Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Feb 4, 2025

House

Second Reading referred to Government Oversight

Feb 4, 2025

House

Referred to Banking, Financial Services and Pensions

Feb 3, 2025

House

First Reading