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This bill modifies provisions of the Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act, making several key changes to how unclaimed property is handled in Washington state. The bill introduces a new three-year abandonment period for prearrangement funeral service contract trusts, clarifying when such trusts are considered abandoned and must be transferred to the state. It updates reporting requirements for holders of unclaimed property, lowering the threshold for reporting from $75 to $50 and adjusting filing deadlines. The bill also modifies rules around virtual currency, requiring holders to liquidate such assets within 30 days before filing a report. Additionally, it establishes new limitations on the administrator's ability to issue liability determinations, restricting such actions to within six years of a report filing and ten years after a duty arose. The legislation provides more detailed guidelines for refunds and returns of property, including a six-year limitation period and provisions for extending this timeframe. The bill also makes various technical amendments to existing unclaimed property laws, such as updating definitions, clarifying notification requirements, and modifying penalties for non-compliance. These changes aim to streamline the unclaimed property process, provide more clarity for holders and owners, and ensure more efficient management of unclaimed assets.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5316&Year=2025&Initiative=false