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KY HB456
Bill
Status
2/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Chris Freeland
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AI Summary
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Designates the fourth week of September each year as "Unclaimed Property Week" in Kentucky
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Removes the requirement that the State Treasurer reside at the seat of government, while maintaining the requirement to keep an office there
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Eliminates the exemption for "mineral proceeds" from unclaimed property laws, while retaining exemptions for minerals/raw materials used for fuel in manufacturing, processing, production, or mining
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Expands penalties for fraudulent unclaimed property reports to also cover reports that fail to provide all necessary information in the holder's possession
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Civil penalties for violations include $1,000 per day up to $25,000 maximum, plus 25% of the unreported or underreported property value
Legislative Description
AN ACT relating to the State Treasurer and unclaimed property.
Commendations and Recognitions
Last Action
to State & Local Government (S)
3/9/2026