CA SB822

Unclaimed property: digital financial assets.

Passed Senate Josh Becker (D)
Plain English Summary

California SB822 updates laws regarding unclaimed property to include digital financial assets, such as cryptocurrencies and online accounts. This means that if someone has digital assets that are unclaimed for a certain period, the state can take custody of them. The bill aims to ensure that these assets are managed properly and can be returned to their rightful owners.

Supporters Say

Supporters of SB822 argue that the bill is a crucial step in modernizing California's unclaimed property laws to reflect the digital age. They believe it will help protect consumers by ensuring that unclaimed digital assets are handled transparently and efficiently, ultimately making it easier for individuals to reclaim their property.

Critics Say

Critics of SB822 may express concern that the bill could lead to government overreach in the management of digital assets. They might argue that the complexities of digital financial assets are not adequately addressed, potentially putting consumers at risk of losing their property due to bureaucratic inefficiencies.

Legislative Votes
Unfinished Business SB822 Becker et al. Concurrence
Senate · Sep 13, 2025
Passed
37
YEA
0
NAY
Unfinished Business SB822 Becker et al. Concurrence
Senate · Sep 12, 2025
Passed
37
YEA
0
NAY
SB 822 Becker Senate Third Reading By Valencia
A · Sep 12, 2025
Passed
80
YEA
0
NAY
Do pass as amended
A · Aug 29, 2025
Passed
11
YEA
0
NAY
Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
A · Jul 14, 2025
Passed
9
YEA
0
NAY
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Banking and Finance] with recommendation: To Consent Calendar
A · Jul 1, 2025
Passed
12
YEA
0
NAY
Special Consent SB822 Becker
Senate · May 29, 2025
Passed
38
YEA
0
NAY
Do pass
Senate · May 23, 2025
Passed
6
YEA
0
NAY
Placed on suspense file
Senate · May 5, 2025
Passed
7
YEA
0
NAY
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with the recommendation: To Consent Calendar
Senate · Apr 22, 2025
Passed
13
YEA
0
NAY

Source: LegiScan roll call vote data.

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This summary was generated using AI from the bill's official text and metadata. Data sourced from LegiScan and the California State Legislature. Conflict-of-interest analysis for this bill is coming soon.