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UT SB0155

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Todd Weiler

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Origin

Senate

2026 General Session

AI Summary

  • State Tax Commission authorized to share taxpayer identifying information (name, address, phone, email, SSN/EIN) with the unclaimed property administrator to facilitate returning unclaimed property to owners

  • Tax-deferred and tax-exempt retirement account property presumed abandoned based on IRS required minimum distribution age rather than the previous fixed age of 70.5 years, with property presumed abandoned one year after mandatory distribution following confirmed death of the owner

  • Multiple heirs may file a single claim for a decedent's unclaimed property valued at $100,000 or less, requiring an affidavit meeting statutory requirements and agreement to distribute property equitably and indemnify the state

  • Definition of "owner" expanded to explicitly include heirs (as defined in probate code) for property where the decedent qualified as owner before death

  • Effective date May 6, 2026 for most provisions; Tax Commission information-sharing provisions effective July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Unclaimed Property Amendments

Income Tax

Last Action

Senate/ to Governor in Executive Branch - Governor

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Revenue and Taxation2/20/2026
Rules2/18/2026
Government Operations and Political Subdivisions1/21/2026
Rules1/20/2026

Full Bill Text

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