Sec. 32.5. (a) Notwithstanding section 30(a) of this chapter, United States savings bonds that are presumed abandoned under this chapter escheat to the state subject to the provisions of this chapter. All property rights and legal title to United States savings bonds and proceeds from United States savings bonds vest solely in the state.
(b) If:
(1) a claim has not been made for a United States savings bond in accordance with the provisions of this chapter within one hundred eighty (180) days after the bond stops earning interest; and
(2) the attorney general brings an action in a court with competent jurisdiction;
the court shall enter a judgment for the state concerning the bond if the court is satisfied with the evidence that the attorney general has substantially complied with this chapter and the laws of the state.
(c) The attorney general shall:
(1) collect all United States savings bonds escheated to the state, including any proceeds from the bonds; and
(2) transfer all money received to the treasurer of state under section 42 of this chapter.
(d) A person who wishes to make a claim for a United States savings bond escheated to the state under this section may file a claim with the attorney general. Upon providing sufficient proof of the validity of the claim filed under this subsection, the attorney general may pay the claim, less any expenses and costs that have been incurred by the state in securing full title and ownership of the property by escheat.
(e) If payment has been made to a claimant under subsection (d), an action may not be brought or maintained against the state, or any officer of the state, for or on account of any acts taken by the attorney general under this section.
As added by P.L.141-2021, SEC.20.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 34. Lost or Unclaimed Personal Property
Chapter 1.5. Revised Unclaimed Property Act
32-34-1.5-1. Nonapplicability of Chapter
32-34-1.5-2. Citation of Law as "Revised Unclaimed Property Act"
32-34-1.5-4. Presumption of Abandonment
32-34-1.5-5. Presumption of Abandonment for Property Held in a Pension Account or Retirement Account
32-34-1.5-6. Presumption of Abandonment for Property Held in a Tax Deferred Account or Plan
32-34-1.5-7. Presumption of Abandonment for Property Held in an Account Established for Minors
32-34-1.5-8. Presumption of Abandonment for Property Held in a Safe Deposit Box
32-34-1.5-9. Presumption of Abandonment for Securities
32-34-1.5-10. Presumption of Abandonment for Accrued Interest
32-34-1.5-11. Indication of Apparent Owner's Interest
32-34-1.5-12. Death of an Insured or Annuitant; Death Master File
32-34-1.5-13. Proceeds Payable Under an Insurance Policy or Annuity Contract
32-34-1.5-14. Property Located in Another State or Foreign Country
32-34-1.5-15. Property Subject to Custody of State as Unclaimed Property
32-34-1.5-16. Traveler's Checks; Money Orders
32-34-1.5-17. Disputes; Burden of Proof
32-34-1.5-18. Reporting Property Presumed Abandoned
32-34-1.5-19. Reporting Requirements
32-34-1.5-20. Reporting Deadlines
32-34-1.5-21. Retention of Records
32-34-1.5-22. Failure of Owner to Request Payment
32-34-1.5-23. Notice Sent to Apparent Owner
32-34-1.5-24. Notice Requirements
32-34-1.5-25. Publication of Notice in Newspaper and on Internet
32-34-1.5-26. Determining Current Address of Apparent Owner
32-34-1.5-27. Good Faith Payment or Delivery of Property
32-34-1.5-29. Delivery of Property to Attorney General
32-34-1.5-30. Liability for Property Paid or Delivered in Good Faith
32-34-1.5-31. Claims for Reimbursement and Return of Property
32-34-1.5-32. Property Removed From Safe Deposit Box
32-34-1.5-32.5. United States Savings Bonds
32-34-1.5-33. Gain Realized or Accrued on Property
32-34-1.5-34. Declining Custody of Property; Delivering Property Before Presumed Abandoned
32-34-1.5-35. Disposal of Property; Actions Against State
32-34-1.5-36. Periods of Limitation; Commencement of Action by Attorney General
32-34-1.5-37. Sale of Property
32-34-1.5-38. Sale of Securities
32-34-1.5-39. Transfer of Securities
32-34-1.5-40. Property Purchased at Sale
32-34-1.5-41. Medal or Decoration Awarded for Military Service
32-34-1.5-42. Abandoned Property Fund
32-34-1.5-43. Records Maintained by Attorney General
32-34-1.5-44. Deductions; Transfer to State General Fund
32-34-1.5-45. Property Not Owned by State
32-34-1.5-46. Property Subject to Superior Claim
32-34-1.5-47. Right of Another State to Take Custody of Property
32-34-1.5-48. Filing Claims for Property
32-34-1.5-49. Allowing and Denying Claims
32-34-1.5-50. Delivery of Property to Owner; Payment of Enforceable Debt
32-34-1.5-51. Action for Denial of Claim
32-34-1.5-53. Examining Records
32-34-1.5-54. Rules for Examining Records
32-34-1.5-55. Use and Disclosure of Records
32-34-1.5-56. Prima Facie Evidence of Debt or Obligation
32-34-1.5-57. Estimating Value of Property
32-34-1.5-58. Examination Report
32-34-1.5-59. Intervention in Examination; Request for Conference
32-34-1.5-60. Contract With Person to Conduct Examination
32-34-1.5-61. Ethics and Conflicts of Interest
32-34-1.5-62. Annual Report to Treasurer of State
32-34-1.5-63. Determination of Putative Holder's Liability
32-34-1.5-64. Request by Putative Holder for Informal Conference
32-34-1.5-65. Relief From Determination Made by Attorney General
32-34-1.5-66. Administrative Remedies
32-34-1.5-67. Judicial Review and Procedure
32-34-1.5-68. Enforcement of Determination
32-34-1.5-69. Exchanging Records With Another State or Foreign Country
32-34-1.5-70. Action With or on Behalf of Another State or Foreign Country
32-34-1.5-71. Interest Rates and Civil Penalties for Undelivered Property
32-34-1.5-72. Civil Penalties for Evasion and Fraudulent Reports
32-34-1.5-73. Waiving Interest and Penalties
32-34-1.5-74. Agreements to Locate or Recover Property
32-34-1.5-75. Unenforceable Agreements to Locate or Recover Property
32-34-1.5-76. Agent of Apparent Owner
32-34-1.5-77. Personal Information
32-34-1.5-78. Confidential Information
32-34-1.5-79. Disclosing Confidential Information
32-34-1.5-80. Confidentiality Agreements
32-34-1.5-81. Confidential Information in Notice
32-34-1.5-82. Responsibilities for Confidential Information; Security Plan
32-34-1.5-83. Notice of Breach of Confidential Information
32-34-1.5-84. Claims Regarding Confidential Information; Indemnification
32-34-1.5-85. General Purpose of Uniformity Among States