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NY A03858

NY A03858
Extends the term for claiming unclaimed property from three to five years.


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Introduced
01/31/2019
In Committee
01/08/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

2019-2020 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the abandoned property law, in relation to extending the term for claiming unclaimed property from three to five years The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assem- bly, do enact as follows: 1

AI Summary

This bill extends the term for claiming unclaimed property from three to five years. Specifically, it amends various sections of the Abandoned Property Law to change the time period for which certain types of unclaimed property, such as deposits, negotiable instruments, securities, and wages, are considered abandoned from three years to five years. The bill applies to property held by banking organizations, corporations, brokers, dealers, and life insurance companies. The bill aims to provide more time for individuals to claim their unclaimed property before it is considered abandoned and transferred to the state.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (24)

Last Action

referred to ways and means (on 01/08/2020)

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