HB 1256·LA·house
PROPERTY/UNCLAIMED: Provides with respect to abandoned digital assets
Signed into LawFiled Apr 29, 2026
Sponsor: Shaun Mena (D)
Latest Action
Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 891.
Jun 9, 2026
Summary
The bill amends existing property statutes to treat abandoned digital assets as unclaimed property. It updates sections 159 and 160 of the code to reflect this change, affecting owners, heirs, and the state’s unclaimed‑property program. The amendment clarifies how digital assets are handled when owners cannot be located.
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