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Committee advances bill creating alternative notice methods for museums and historical societies

2315646 · February 14, 2025

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Summary

House Bill 1731, which creates alternative notification methods for museums and historical societies to notify property owners of abandonment or loan termination, was reported out of the Civil Rights & Judiciary Committee on Feb. 14 by a 13–0 vote.

The Civil Rights & Judiciary Committee on Feb. 14 reported House Bill 1731 out of committee with a due-pass recommendation by a 13–0 roll-call vote.

Representative Burnett asked for a yes vote, saying the bill would reduce undue staff burdens and speed processes for museums and historical societies working with older or unclaimed collections. “This bill is really about notice and uncom unclaimed property to free up the space for the local museums,” Burnett said. He and other members said the bill would allow museums to use alternative notification methods while still encouraging due diligence by museum staff.

There were no amendments offered in committee. Staff announced 13 ayes, 0 nays.

Votes at a glance: House Bill 1731 — reported out of committee with a due-pass recommendation; committee tally 13–0.