Louisiana 2026 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate 1 R cosponsors

SB 525 — UNCLAIMED PROPERTY: Requires unclaimed property purchase agreements to include certain information. (gov sig) (EG NO IMPACT See Note)

Last action — Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Civil Law and Procedure.

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced May 06, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Advancing 48% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Moderate

How often bills like it became law.

  • Passed Senate

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

Requires unclaimed property purchase agreements to include specific information.

This bill mandates that any purchase agreement for unclaimed property must have certain details included. It outlines the requirements for such agreements and what information is needed when filing a claim based on them.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

6 added · 6 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill SB 525 replaces all earlier mentions of the original bill with a new engrossed version. This change indicates that the bill has undergone revisions and improvements since the original draft. The switch from "Original" to "Engrossed" is important because it reflects that the bill may now include updates based on feedback or discussions that occurred during the legislative process, potentially making it a better or more comprehensive piece of legislation.

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SLS 26RS-2995 ORIGINAL Regular Session SENATE BILL NO.
SLS 26RS-2995 ENGROSSED Regular Session SENATE BILL NO.
SLS 26RS-2995 ORIGINAL SB NO.
SLS 26RS-2995 ENGROSSED SB NO.
SLS 26RS-2995 ORIGINAL SB NO.
SLS 26RS-2995 ENGROSSED SB NO.
SLS 26RS-2995 ORIGINAL SB NO.
SLS 26RS-2995 ENGROSSED SB NO.
1:13(B) and 24:177(E)] DIGEST SB 525 Original 2026 Regular Session Morris Present law establishes the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act of 1997 to provide for collection, administration, and distribution of abandoned propertyin the state and provides for definitions.
1:13(B) and 24:177(E)] DIGEST SB 525 Engrossed 2026 Regular Session Morris Present law establishes the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act of 1997 to provide for collection, administration, and distribution of abandoned propertyin the state and provides for definitions.
SLS 26RS-2995 ORIGINAL SB NO.
SLS 26RS-2995 ENGROSSED SB NO.
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Amendments

2 amendments

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Action History

  1. Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Civil Law and Procedure.

  2. Read by title, passed by a vote of 36 yeas and 0 nays, and sent to the House. Motion to reconsider tabled.

  3. Received in the House from the Senate, read by title, lies over under the rules.

  4. Read by title. Ordered engrossed and passed to third reading and final passage.

  5. Substitute for Senate Bill No. 261. Read by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (146)

146 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

Whip count is in markup. Polling the chamber and every recorded vote this session. Only the first open is slow. It’s instant for you after this. Calling the roll · Tallying · Engrossing

Votes

FINAL PASSAGE (#692)

Passed 36 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 1000
Republican 25002
Democrat 10001
Total 36003
% of votes cast 92%0%0%8%
How each member voted (39)
Member Party Vote
Mr. President — Yea
Edward J. Price Democrat Yea
Gary Carter Democrat Yea
Gerald Boudreaux Democrat Yea
Jay Luneau Democrat Yea
Jimmy Harris Democrat Yea
Katrina R. Jackson-Andrews Democrat Yea
Larry Selders Democrat Not Voting
Regina Barrow Democrat Yea
Royce Duplessis Democrat Yea
Sam Jenkins Democrat Yea
Sidney Barthelemy II Democrat Yea
Adam Bass Republican Yea
Alan Seabaugh Republican Yea
Beth Mizell Republican Yea
Blake Miguez Republican Yea
Bob Hensgens Republican Yea
Brach Jerad Myers Republican Yea
Caleb Kleinpeter Republican Yea
Eddie J. Lambert Republican Yea
Franklin J. Foil Republican Yea
Glen Womack Republican Yea
Gregory A. Miller Republican Yea
Heather Cloud Republican Not Voting
Jeremy Stine Republican Yea
John C. "Jay" Morris Republican Yea
Jr., William "Bill" Wheat Republican Yea
Kirk Talbot Republican Yea
Mark Abraham Republican Yea
Michael "Big Mike" Fesi Republican Yea
Mike Reese Republican Not Voting
Patrick Connick Republican Yea
Patrick McMath Republican Yea
Rick Edmonds Republican Yea
Robert "Bob" Owen Republican Yea
Robert Allain Republican Yea
Stewart Jr. Cathey Republican Yea
Thomas A. Pressly Republican Yea
Valarie Hodges Republican Yea

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Subjects

finance
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 525?
SB 525 is sponsored by John C. "Jay" Morris (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 525?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced May 06, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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