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NE LB1074
Bill
Status
1/15/2026
Primary Sponsor
Rita Sanders
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AI Summary
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Amends the statute of limitations for State Treasurer actions against holders of unclaimed property, adding a tolling provision that pauses the 7-year limitation period when a holder receives examination notice or enters a voluntary disclosure agreement
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Creates the Unclaimed Property Liquidation Proceeds Trust Fund to separately hold proceeds from the sale of abandoned property under section 69-1316, with funds used exclusively to pay related claims
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Increases the Unclaimed Property Trust Fund balance threshold from $1 million to $5 million before excess funds are transferred out, effective for years 2026-2035 and continuing from 2036 onward
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Directs annual transfers of excess Trust Fund balances: from 2026-2035, the first $1 million above the threshold goes to the Capitol Restoration Cash Fund with any remainder to the permanent school fund; from 2036 onward, all excess goes to the permanent school fund
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Removes proceeds from abandoned property sales from direct deposit into the Unclaimed Property Trust Fund, instead routing them to the new Liquidation Proceeds Trust Fund administered by the State Treasurer
Legislative Description
Change provisions relating to unclaimed property proceeds and funds and a statute of limitations
Last Action
Placed on General File
2/19/2026