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MA H1508

Relative to escheat


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
02/22/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to deposits of property with persons having residences or places of business in the Commonwealth. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill amends Section 3 of Chapter 200A of the General Laws in Massachusetts, which relates to the presumption of property being abandoned. The key provisions include: (1) Expanding the criteria for when property is not presumed abandoned, such as if the owner has communicated with the holder in writing, been credited with interest, accessed a password-protected account, or had another relationship with the holder; and (2) Allowing the holder to communicate with the owner at the address where the owner regularly receives communications about the other relationship to avoid the property being presumed abandoned.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

No further action taken (on 01/03/2023)

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