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HI HB1150

Bill

Status

Enrolled

4/9/2013

Primary Sponsor

Scott Nishimoto

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Exempts owner agreements with attorneys to file claims or contest administrator denials from the general prohibition on locating/recovering abandoned property agreements.

  • Caps attorney compensation at 25% of total property value for agreements to file claims or contest denials of identified property.

  • Allows attorney compensation exceeding 25% only when an owner pursues an action in circuit court under section 523A-16, subject to court approval.

  • Removes the previous exception language and creates a new subsection (f) establishing specific rules for attorney agreements under this statute.

  • Effective July 1, 2050.

Legislative Description

Owner's Agreement; Attorney's Fees; Unclaimed Property

Last Action

Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 695).

4/16/2013

Committee Referrals

Consumer Protection & Commerce4/15/2013
Judiciary and Labor3/15/2013
Commerce and Consumer Protection3/5/2013
Finance2/15/2013
Consumer Protection & Commerce1/28/2013

Full Bill Text

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