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SB 903WEST VIRGINIASession 2026State Billdead
Did Not Advance

West Virginia Bill Extends Nursing Home Abandoned Property Reporting Window and Regulates Finders

Original title: Increasing number of days before nursing homes must report abandoned property to administrator

Last action · February 10, 2026: To Government OrganizationSponsor: Vince Deeds

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What This Bill Proposed

Senate Bill 903 extends the timeframe before a deceased nursing home resident's unclaimed funds are presumed abandoned from 30 to 180 days, regulates property s by capping their fees at 10%, and voids finder agreements made within 24 months of property delivery to the state administrator.

Why it matters

Changes the timeline for when deceased nursing home residents' remaining funds are reported to the state, alters how s can contract to recover unclaimed assets, and adjusts claim procedures handled by the State Treasurer.

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Nursing homes

Nursing homes are granted a longer window before reporting deceased residents' unadministered funds as abandoned.

Directly affected

Property finders

Finders face a 10% fee cap and restrictions on when they can contract with apparent owners to recover property.

Directly affected

State Treasurer

The State Treasurer gains authority to waive claim forms for properties under $5,000 and request unredacted documents.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long do nursing homes have before reporting a deceased resident's funds as abandoned?
The bill extends this timeframe from 30 days to 180 days if there has been no qualification over the decedent resident's estate.
Are there limits on what property finders can charge?
Yes, s are entitled to compensation not exceeding 10% of the total claim value, and certain agreements made within 24 months of property delivery to the administrator are void.
When can the State Treasurer pay a claim without a formal form?
The administrator may pay property directly to an without a filed claim if the property value is less than $5,000 and the administrator reasonably believes the person is entitled to it.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · in Senate committee.

Procedural history

4 actions
  1. Feb 10, 2026SenateCommittee
    To Government Organization
  2. Feb 10, 2026SenateIntroduced
    Introduced in Senate
  3. Feb 10, 2026SenateCommittee
    To Government Organization then Finance
  4. Feb 10, 2026SenateIntroduced
    Filed for introduction

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Sponsors

Vince DeedsSenateRepublicanPrimary sponsor

Connected Entities

Vince Deeds, State Treasurer, State Auditor
PersonVince Deeds“Senator sponsoring Senate Bill 903”Map →
OrganizationState Treasurer“Acts as the administrator for unclaimed property”Map →
OrganizationState Auditor“Receives real property from intestate estates with no taker”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.wvlegislature.gov

Analysis Score

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  • Controversy20
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