ENGR. H. B. NO. 2226 Page 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 ENGROSSED HOUSE BILL NO. 2226 By: Moore of the House and Weaver of the Senate An Act relating to property; amending 60 O.S. 2011, Section 674.1, which relates to the limitations on service fees for recovering unclaimed funds or property; providing requirement for individuals claiming funds or property for a deceased claimant for a recovery fee; changing certain date; and providing an effective date. BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA: SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 60 O.S. 2011, Section 674.1, is amended to read as follows: Section 674.1 A. No person who: 1. Informs a potential claimant of any unclaimed funds or other property, tangible or intangible, held pursuant to the Uniform Disposition of Unclai med Property Act that such claimant may be entitled to claim such unclaimed property; or 2. Files a claim for any funds or other property, tangible or intangible, on behalf of a claimant of such funds or property, ENGR. H. B. NO. 2226 Page 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 shall contract for or receive from the cl aimant, for services, an amount that exceeds twenty -five percent (25%) of the value of the funds or property recovered. If the funds or property involved are mineral proceeds, the amount for services shall not include a portion of the underlying minerals or any production payment, overriding royalty, or similar payment. In the event that the claimant of such funds or property is deceased and did not personally agree to the fee in writing, a fee for recovery can only be collected from each identified heir, devisee or legatee that has affirmatively agreed to that fee in writing. B. The provisions of this section shall apply to contracts executed on or after July 1, 1990 November 1, 2021. SECTION 2. This act shall become effective November 1, 2021. Passed the House of Representatives the 2nd day of March, 2021. Presiding Officer of the House of Representatives Passed the Senate the ___ day of __________, 2021. Presiding Officer of the Senate