Georgia bills · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia SB 403
Unclaimed Property; property is presumed abandoned; provide for exceptions
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Kay Kirkpatrick (Republican)
- Larry Walker, III (Republican)
- Jason Anavitarte (Republican)
- Elena Parent (Democratic)
- John Albers (Republican)
- Lee Anderson (Republican)
- Billy Hickman (Republican)
- Clint Dixon (Republican)
- Randy Robertson (Republican)
- Shawn Still (Republican)
- Carden Summers (Republican)
- Ben Watson (Republican)
- Bo Hatchett (Republican)
- Chuck Hufstetler (Republican)
- Chuck Payne (Republican)
- Drew Echols (Republican)
- Jason T. Dickerson
- Max Burns (Republican)
- Rick Williams (Republican)
- Mike Hodges (Republican)
- Matt Brass (Republican)
- Ed Setzler (Republican)
- Timothy Bearden (Republican)
- Ed Harbison (Democratic)
- Sonya Halpern (Democratic)
- Sally Harrell (Democratic)
- Marty Harbin (Republican)
- Russ Goodman (Republican)
- Sam Watson (Republican)
- Nan Orrock (Democratic)
- Brian Strickland (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Georgia legislature· description
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 12 of Title 44 of the O.C.G.A., relating to disposition of unclaimed property, so as to provide for exceptions to when property is presumed abandoned; to provide for abandonment and liquidation of virtual currency; to authorize delay of publication of notice on the "Georgia Unclaimed Property List" under certain circumstances; to provide for methods of payment of claims; to waive the requirement of a probate court order for claims of heirs under certain circumstances; to provide for circumstances under which a claim is void; to provide for definitions; to amend Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to revenue and taxation, so as to waive confidentiality of certain tax records; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:06 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 Senate | Senate Vote #915 - 2025-2026 Regular Session | pass | Set your home in Georgia to see |
| Mar 27, 2026 House | House Vote #785 - 2025-2026 Regular Session | pass | Set your home in Georgia to see |
| Feb 5, 2026 Senate | Senate Vote #520 - 2025-2026 Regular Session | pass | Set your home in Georgia to see |
| Feb 5, 2026 Senate | Senate Vote #518 - 2025-2026 Regular Session | pass | Set your home in Georgia to see |
Actions
- Jul 1, 2026 · Legislature
Effective Date - May 5, 2026 · Senate
Act 410 - May 5, 2026 · Senate
Senate Date Signed by Governor - Apr 10, 2026 · Senate
Senate Sent to Governor - Mar 31, 2026 · Senate
Senate Agreed House Amend or Sub - Mar 27, 2026 · House
House Passed/Adopted By Substitute - Mar 27, 2026 · House
House Third Readers - Mar 25, 2026 · House
House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute - Feb 9, 2026 · House
House Second Readers - Feb 6, 2026 · House
House First Readers - Feb 5, 2026 · Senate
Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute - Feb 5, 2026 · Senate
Senate Third Read - Feb 5, 2026 · Senate
Senate Engrossed - Feb 4, 2026 · Senate
Senate Read Second Time - Feb 3, 2026 · Senate
Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute - Jan 16, 2026 · Senate
Senate Read and Referred - Jan 15, 2026 · Senate
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