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This bill makes several technical amendments to state laws related to debt collection, probate, and judgment liens. The bill primarily modifies the duties and powers of the Office of State Debt Collection, expanding its ability to collect state receivables, issue administrative garnishment orders, and handle various types of accounts. Key changes include allowing the office to hold title to real property incidental to collection proceedings, providing online access for debtors to their accounts, and establishing more specific guidelines for settling and collecting debts. The bill also updates probate-related statutes to clarify that certain types of claims, such as criminal account receivables and civil judgments of restitution, can be pursued even after a decedent's death. Additionally, the bill modifies how judgment liens are recorded and applied, particularly for state agencies, by expanding the scope of real property that can be subject to a lien and simplifying recording requirements. The amendments aim to streamline debt collection processes, improve state agency recovery of outstanding amounts, and provide clearer legal frameworks for handling various types of financial claims. The bill is set to take effect on May 7, 2025.

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