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Read. Follow. Verify.Connecticut Revises Unclaimed Property Program and Second Injury Fund Regulations
Last action · June 4, 2026: Signed by the GovernorSponsors: Tom Delnicki and 1 other
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What This Bill Does
State law updates regulations governing unclaimed property, insurance funds, funeral service contracts, locator fees, and operations effective July 1, 2026.
Residents seeking lost property face modified verification requirements, capped locator fees, and direct-claim procedures, while businesses and insurers must comply with updated reporting timelines and record retention mandates.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Holders of unclaimed property
Holders must comply with updated reporting deadlines, record retention mandates, and notification procedures.
Claimants of unclaimed property
Claimants are subject to new verification forms, fee caps on locator agreements, and direct-payment rules for small estates.
Insurance companies
Insurers must follow modified rules regarding unclaimed funds and insurance policy maturation timelines.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Current status: Signed into law.
Procedural history
22 actions- Jun 4, 2026Governor of ConnecticutEnrolledSigned by the Governor
- May 26, 2026Governor of ConnecticutTransmitted by Secretary of the State to Governor
- May 26, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyTransmitted to the Secretary of State
- May 19, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyEnrolledPublic Act 26-94
- May 5, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyIn Concurrence
- May 5, 2026HouseFloorHouse Passed as Amended by Senate Amendment Schedule A
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- May 5, 2026HouseFloorHouse Adopted Senate Amendment Schedule A
- May 4, 2026HouseHouse Calendar Number 567
- May 4, 2026HouseFavorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House
- May 4, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyTransmitted Pursuant To Joint Rule 17
- May 4, 2026SenateFloorSenate Passed as Amended by Senate Amendment Schedule A
- May 4, 2026SenateSenate Rejected Senate Amendment Schedule B 5856
- May 4, 2026SenateFloorSenate Adopted Senate Amendment Schedule A 5429
- Apr 9, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyFile Number 580
- Apr 9, 2026SenateSenate Calendar Number 346
- Apr 9, 2026SenateFavorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
- Apr 9, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyReported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office
- Apr 2, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyReferred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/08/26 5:00 PM
- Mar 23, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyFiled with Legislative Commissioners' Office
- Mar 23, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyJoint Favorable Substitute
- Mar 13, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyPublic Hearing 03/18
- Mar 12, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyCommitteeReferred to Joint Committee on Government Administration and Elections
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Unclaimed Property Program Revisions
The legislation updates definitions, reporting periods, and locator fee limits across multiple sections of the general statutes.
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance65How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy15Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz20Current news / social attention level
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