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LA SB261

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

John Morris

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Purchase agreements transferring ownership of unclaimed property must be limited to property already delivered to the state treasurer as of the agreement's execution date; any portion covering property delivered after execution is null and void

  • Claims filed through purchase agreements must include an unredacted, executed copy of the agreement along with 10 categories of documentation, including the property ID number, certified clerk of court search report showing no priority claims, seller identification, and government-issued ID of the signer

  • The state treasurer must verify sufficient documentation before paying any claim and must deny claims where the purchase agreement fails to comply with the new requirements

  • Applies to purchase agreements executed on or after January 1, 2027

Legislative Description

Requires unclaimed property purchase agreements include certain information. (1/1/27) (OR NO IMPACT See Note)

UNCLAIMED PROPERTY

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance2/26/2026

Full Bill Text

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