Bill > S1037

This bill amends Idaho law regarding the property of deceased residents in veterans homes by modifying the existing rules for property succession. Under the revised law, when a veteran applies for and is admitted to a veterans home, they must agree that if they die without heirs or next of kin, their intangible property (such as money or financial claims) will be transferred to the state treasurer's unclaimed property division within one year of death, specifically referencing a new section of the Idaho Code (14-5-201(1)(i)). The bill removes the previous provision that allowed property to be reclaimed by legatees or inheritors within five years, instead allowing members to optionally direct in writing that their property be donated to the division of veterans services after their death, which requires a death certificate for acceptance. Additionally, any tangible property remaining unclaimed within 30 days of the resident's death will be assigned to the state veterans home and is exempt from the unclaimed property act. The administrator of veterans services must update application forms to clearly communicate these terms to applicants. The bill includes an emergency clause and will take effect on July 1, 2025.

Government Affairs, Justice

State Affairs Committee (S)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/S1037/