HB1786

In disposition of abandoned and unclaimed property, further providing for certificate of finder registration and for notice and publication of lists of property subject to custody and control of the Commonwealth under this article.

Introduced·8/10/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB1786 amends the Fiscal Code to update finder registration for abandoned and unclaimed property.

Pennsylvania HB1786 amends the Fiscal Code to revise the process for registering as a finder of abandoned and unclaimed property. The bill updates the application requirements, including a written application, a recent photograph, personal information, a statement of non-violation of relevant laws, a completed federal criminal history background check, and a sworn statement of compliance with ethics standards. The bill also mandates that the State Treasurer maintain a copy of the background check and reject applications that do not comply with these requirements.

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Finance Committee
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History

Aug 10, 2025

House

Referred to Finance