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MN SF4366

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Matt Klein

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Origin

Senate

94th Legislature 2025-2026

AI Summary

  • Establishes the "Revised Minnesota Unclaimed Property Act" under new Minnesota Statutes chapter 345A, replacing and repealing the existing Uniform Disposition of Unclaimed Property Act (sections 345.31-345.60)

  • Sets abandonment periods for various property types: 3 years for most deposits, securities, and tax-deferred accounts; 7 years for money orders; 15 years for traveler's checks; 1 year for utility deposits and unpaid wages

  • Exempts gift cards, loyalty cards, game-related digital content, safe deposit box contents, and public pension fund property from unclaimed property reporting requirements

  • Requires holders to notify apparent owners 60-180 days before filing abandonment reports for property valued at $50 or more, and mandates electronic reporting to the Commissioner of Commerce

  • Authorizes the commissioner to examine holder records, contract for examinations, impose 12% annual interest on unpaid property after written demand, and establishes penalties including misdemeanor for failure to report and gross misdemeanor for willful refusal to deliver property

Legislative Description

Revised Minnesota Unclaimed Property Act establishment and appropriation

Last Action

Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Commerce and Consumer Protection3/11/2026

Full Bill Text

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