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PA HB1786
Bill
Status
8/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Josh Bashline
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AI Summary
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Extends the registration period for unclaimed property finders from 2 years to 5 years, with renewals also extended to every 5 years
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Requires finder registration applicants to submit a completed Federal criminal history background check, including FBI fingerprint submission, that is no more than 5 years old
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Expands the list of disqualifying criminal offenses for finder registration to include burglary, robbery, bribery and corrupt influence, and obstructing governmental operations, in addition to existing disqualifications for theft, forgery, and perjury
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Requires published notices of abandoned property to include information about how owners can claim property through the State Treasurer at no charge
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Mandates the State Treasurer to post a sample finder agreement on the Treasury Department's public website, and requires applicants to submit a sworn statement of ethics compliance
Legislative Description
In disposition of abandoned and unclaimed property, further providing for certificate of finder registration and for notice and publication of lists of property subject to custody and control of the Commonwealth under this article.
Last Action
Referred to Finance
8/10/2025