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OK SB999

Bill

Status

Passed

5/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

Casey Murdock

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Oklahoma's Uniform Unclaimed Property Act to add definitions for "claimant," "claimant's representative," and "written agreement" governing third-party recovery services

  • Requires the State Treasurer to record additional information before depositing funds, including property type, ID code, holder name, securities details, and date of last activity

  • Establishes that approved claims must be paid within 60 days, allows email notifications for claim denials, and permits the Treasurer to waive documentation requirements when identity is validated

  • Caps fees for third-party claim recovery services at 25% of property value, requires written agreements signed by claimants, and mandates that fees for deceased owners' property be agreed to individually by each heir

  • Allows claimants to use small estate affidavits for bank-held unclaimed property and requires liens on safe deposit boxes be satisfied before contents are released; effective November 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Property; modifying provisions of the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act. Effective date.

Last Action

Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/28/2025

5/28/2025

Committee Referrals

General Government4/1/2025
Government Oversight4/1/2025
Judiciary2/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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