April 13, 2026
Maine HB1313
Maine's HB1313, enacted April 13, 2026, makes sweeping updates to the state's Unclaimed Property Act, most notably adding a comprehensive framework for virtual currency dormancy, reporting, and liquidation. The law also revises retirement plan dormancy rules, strengthens confidentiality and audit provisions, prohibits escheat fees, and clarifies rules for securities and payroll cards. It takes effect July 15, 2026.
April 10, 2026
Kentucky HB 456
Kentucky's HB 456, enacted April 10, 2026, designates the fourth week of September as "Unclaimed Property Week" and expands civil penalties for noncompliant holders, including up to $25,000 in daily fines plus a 25% penalty on omitted or underreported property. Changes take effect July 14, 2026.
April 7, 2026
Oregon HB 4075
Oregon's HB 4075, enacted April 7, 2026, authorizes the State Treasurer to guarantee stabilization loans for financially distressed rural hospitals, with proceeds limited to cash flow shortages or refinancing existing debt. Up to $44 million from the Unclaimed Property and Estates Fund may be used to honor the guarantee, though the law does not affect owners' rights to reclaim their property.
March 26, 2026
Alabama HB 104
Alabama's HB 104, enacted March 26, 2026, adds a comprehensive digital asset framework to the state's unclaimed property law, including new definitions, a three-year abandonment period for digital asset accounts, and authority for the State Treasurer to accept, decline, or liquidate digital assets. The bill also tightens finder agreement requirements, clarifies owner claim rights after liquidation, and expands due diligence notice obligations for securities and digital assets. Changes take effect June 1, 2026.
March 20, 2026
Wisconsin AB 666
Wisconsin's AB 666, enacted March 20, 2026, introduces significant civil and criminal penalties for fraudulent unclaimed property claims, including Class I felony charges and civil penalties equal to the full property value for anyone filing a claim without the owner's consent. Noncompliant locator services face additional monetary penalties and public disclosure of violations on the DOR website for at least 12 months. The Attorney General is also authorized to assist in prosecuting fraudulent claim cases.