HB5629 is a bill in the West Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Relating generally to the West Virginia Uniform Unclaimed Property Act.

What is the status of HB5629?

Passed one chamber as of March 4, 2026. Latest action: To Government Organization (March 5, 2026).

Who sponsored HB5629?

Bill Flanigan (R), with 7 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB5629?

On the West Virginia Legislature website: https://www.wvlegislature.gov/bill_status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5629&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill

West Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session

West Virginia HB5629: Relating generally to the West Virginia Uniform Unclaimed Property Act.

Q: What does HB5629 do?

In its own words: To amend and reenact §36-8-1, §36-8-8, §36-8-14, §36-8-15, and §42-1-3c of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended; and to amend the code by adding a new section, designated §36-8-34, relating generally to the West Virginia Uniform Unclaimed Property Act; defining a term; requiring safety deposit boxes and safekeeping depositories to deliver contents to the administrator within a certain time frame; permitting the administrator to waive reciprocal claim forms with other states; clarifying the process for filing claims with the administrator; permitting the administrator to request u.

Status: Passed one chamber, March 4, 2026

What the bill says

To amend and reenact §36-8-1, §36-8-8, §36-8-14, §36-8-15, and §42-1-3c of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended; and to amend the code by adding a new section, designated §36-8-34, relating generally to the West Virginia Uniform Unclaimed Property Act; defining a term; requiring safety deposit boxes and safekeeping depositories to deliver contents to the administrator within a certain time frame; permitting the administrator to waive reciprocal claim forms with other states; clarifying the process for filing claims with the administrator; permitting the administrator to request u.

From the engrossed text, February 27, 2026:

A BILL to amend and reenact §36-8-1, §36-8-8, §36-8-14, §36-8-15, and §42-1-3c of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended; and to amend the code by adding a new section, designated §36-8-34, relating generally to the West Virginia Uniform Unclaimed Property Act; defining a term; requiring safety deposit boxes and safekeeping depositories to deliver contents to the administrator within a certain time frame; permitting the administrator to waive reciprocal claim forms with other states; clarifying the process for filing claims with the administrator; permitting the administrator to request unredacted documentation; requiring agreements between apparent owners and finders; prohibiting a finder from claiming property within a certain timeframe; making certain agreements void and unenforceable; and clarifying that personal property shall be liquidated by the executor of the estate and proceeds passed to the Treasurer. CHAPTER 36. ESTATES AND PROPERTY. ARTICLE 8. UNIFORM UNCLAIMED PROPERTY ACT. §36-8-1. Definitions. As used in this article: "Administrator" means the State Treasurer. "Apparent owner" means a person whose name appears on the records of a holder as the person entitled to property held, issued, or owing by the holder. "Business association" means a corporation, joint stock company, investment company, partnership, unincorporated association, joint venture, limited liability company, business trust, trust company, safe deposit company, financial organization, insurance company, mutual fund, utility, or other business entity …

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West Virginia HB5629: Relating generally to the West Virginia Uniform Unclaimed Property Act.

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