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UPPO aggregates the most important news and information about unclaimed property, including updates on legislation, reporting and compliance. Read the most up-to-date headlines here, and join UPPO for access to govWATCH for frequent briefings on state-specific legislation.

UPPO leadership is available to speak with the media on a variety of topics related to unclaimed property. To request an interview, contact Shannon Wild, executive director at 763-253-4341 or shannon@uppo.org.

UPPO Advocacy Activity
Wednesday, December 11, 2024 UPPO Submits Additional Comments Regarding Washington’s Proposed Amendments » In September, the Unclaimed Property Professionals Organization submitted preliminary comments to the state of Washing...
Wednesday, September 18, 2024 UPPO Comments Regarding Washington’s Proposed Claimant Rep Compensation Limit » On Sept. 13, 2024, the Unclaimed Property Professionals Organization submitted comments to the state of Washington regardi...
Tuesday, August 20, 2024 California OAL Rejects Proposed Auditor Regulations » On Aug. 5, 2024, the California Office of Administrative Law (OAL) notified the California State Controller’s Office (SCO)...
Wednesday, June 19, 2024 Law360 Highlights UPPO Amicus Brief » Following UPPO’s June 6, 2024, submission of an amicus brief to the Michigan Supreme Court, prominent legal news websi...
Monday, June 10, 2024 UPPO Submits Amicus Brief in Michigan Statute of Limitations Cases » On June 6, 2024, UPPO filed an amicus brief with the Michigan Supreme Court in support of Dine Brands Global and The Walt...
Monday, May 20, 2024 Holders Coalition Comments on Delaware S.B. 267 » On May 20, 2024, the Holders Coalition – a group of organizations, including and administrated by UPPO, whose members hold...
Saturday, April 27, 2024 Holders Coalition Comments on Connecticut S.B. 393 » On April 26, 2024, the Holders Coalition – a group of organizations, including and administrated by UPPO, whose members ho...
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 Idaho Provides Clarification Regarding HB 471 » Idaho Unclaimed Property Administrator Ingrid Bolen recently responded to two questions from 2024/25 UPPO President-Elect...
Friday, March 8, 2024 UPPO Shares Concerns about Idaho RUUPA Bill » On March 7, 2024, UPPO sent a letter to Idaho officials addressing concerns about H.B. 471, legislation inspired by the Re...
Thursday, February 22, 2024 UPPO Addresses Concerns with Florida Bills » On Feb. 21, 2024, UPPO sent a letter to Florida officials addressing concerns about H.B. 989 and S.B. 1098, bills affectin...
Thursday, February 1, 2024 UPPO Submits Comments about Pending Washington State Bills » On Jan. 30, 2024, UPPO sent a letter to Washington State officials addressing concerns about pending bills affecting uncla...
Wednesday, December 6, 2023 Arkansas Auditor Provides Cashier’s Check Reporting Update » The Arkansas Auditor of State recently provided an update to the Arkansas Bankers Association regarding recently communica...
Tuesday, November 21, 2023 New Brunswick Holder Webinar on Dec. 5 » The New Brunswick Financial and Consumer Services Commission will conduct the free Understanding Your Obligations as a Hol...
Monday, October 30, 2023 Arkansas Provides Cashier’s Check Reporting Guidance » During a recent conversation with a UPPO member, the Arkansas Auditor's Office noted a change regarding cashier's checks....
Monday, October 30, 2023 Maryland Provides Guidance for First-Time Filers » UPPO members have raised concerns regarding a delay in receiving holder numbers for entities filing in Maryland for the fi...
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 West Virginia Issues Mineral Proceeds Reporting Guidance » On Sept. 19, 2023, the West Virginia State Treasurer’s Office issued the following unclaimed property reporting guidance:...
Thursday, August 17, 2023 Tennessee Issues Software Transition FAQ » On Aug. 17, 2023, the Tennessee Treasury Unclaimed Property Division sent the following email regarding its upcoming softw...
Tuesday, July 4, 2023 Nevada Issues Updated AB 55 Compliance Guidance » The Nevada Treasurer's Office has published updated guidance regarding unclaimed property reporting changes effec...
Thursday, December 22, 2022 Washington State Reminds Holders of Jan. 1, 2023, Compliance Changes » Washington State’s Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act (RUUPA) RCW 63.30 becomes effecti...
Thursday, August 4, 2022 Illinois Responds to UPPO Comments Regarding Proposed Regulations » On July 22, 2022, UPPO submitted comments to the Illinois Treasury regarding proposed regulatory changes. On Aug....
Saturday, July 23, 2022 UPPO Submits Comments Regarding Proposed Illinois Regulation Changes » On July 22, 2022, UPPO submitted comments to the Illinois Treasury regarding proposed regulatory changes. Among the concer...
Thursday, June 9, 2022 UPPO Objects to Expansion of Authority Included in Delaware S.B. 281 » On June 8, 2022, UPPO submitted comments to Delaware officials regarding S.B. 281, expressing concern with the legislation...
Saturday, April 23, 2022 UPPO Outlines Issues with California Proposed Regulations » On April 22, 2022, the Unclaimed Property Professionals Organization submitted comments to the California Controller’s Off...
Friday, April 8, 2022 Court Rules on Delaware v. Univar Subpoena and Confidentiality » On April 7, 2022, the Delaware Chancery Court granted Delaware’s motion for judgment in Delaware v. Univar Inc ., ruling...
Wednesday, January 26, 2022 Michigan Court Enforces Statute of Limitations » On Jan. 24 and 25, 2022, a Michigan Circuit Court ruled in favor of Walt Disney Company and Dine Brands Global, respective...
Thursday, January 13, 2022 Wisconsin Plans to Correct Error in A.B. 325 » On Jan. 8, 2022, UPPO received a response from the Wisconsin regarding an error in the state’s RUUPA-inspired legislation,...
Monday, January 3, 2022 UPPO Alerts Wisconsin to Problematic Error in A.B. 325 » On Dec. 30, 2021, the Unclaimed Property Professionals Organization notified Wisconsin’s Department of Revenue of a li...
Monday, January 3, 2022 Appeals Court Rules in Favor of Claimant Supported by UPPO Amicus Brief » On Dec. 30, 2021, Ohio’s 10 th District Appeals Court issued a favorable decision for unclaimed property claimants in...
Monday, December 27, 2021 UPPO Files Amicus Brief with U.S. Supreme Court » On Dec. 27, 2021, the Unclaimed Property Professionals Organization filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Cou...
Friday, October 22, 2021 New Brunswick Moves Unclaimed Property Program Forward with Adopted Rules » Canadian province New Brunswick’s Financial and Consumer Services Commission (FCNB) recently announced adoption of two...
Wednesday, October 13, 2021 U.S. Virgin Islands Now Requires Annual Reports in NAUPA Format » U.S. Virgin Islands Lieutenant Governor and Administrator of Unclaimed Property Tregenza A. Roach recently issued Bulletin...
Wednesday, August 11, 2021 UPPO Submits Comments Regarding Washington, D.C., Budget Bill » On July 30, 2021, the Unclaimed Property Professionals Organization submitted comments to District of Columbia officials r...
Friday, July 30, 2021 North Dakota Video Discusses New Law » North Dakota recently published the Unclaimed Property Holder Webinar video discussing holder obligations and the state's...
Thursday, June 3, 2021 UPPO Files Amicus Brief in Ohio Case » On June 1, 2021, the Unclaimed Property Professionals Organization filed an amicus brief in a case before Ohio’s 10 th...
Sunday, December 27, 2020 Pennsylvania Announces Unclaimed Property System Upgrade » Pennsylvania Treasurer Joe Torsella recently announced improvements to the Treasury Department’s Bureau of Unclaimed Prope...
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