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AL HB104
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Chris Blackshear
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AI Summary
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Adds "digital asset" to Alabama's unclaimed property definitions as any digital representation used as a medium of exchange or storage of value recorded on a cryptographically secured distributed ledger, excluding software protocols, video game content, and loyalty/gift cards
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Digital assets held in accounts become presumed abandoned after 3 years of inactivity by the apparent owner, with activity defined as accessing a password-protected account, responding to holder outreach, or conducting transactions
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State Treasurer may sell abandoned digital assets at prevailing exchange prices, direct holders to liquidate digital assets within 30 days of filing a report, and may decline digital assets that are not freely transferable or have nominal value
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Requires the State Treasurer to issue annual reports to the Legislature beginning January 1, 2028, summarizing digital asset activity and assessing feasibility of contracting with a qualified custodian to hold digital assets in native form
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Finder agreements must be in writing, disclose that property may be recovered from the State Treasurer without a fee, and cap total compensation at 10% of the claimed amount; agreements entered within 24 months of property delivery to the Treasurer are void
Legislative Description
Uniform Disposition of Unclaimed Property; allow finders to contract and locate State Treasurer property, account for digital assets
Property & Estates
Last Action
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3/12/2026