South Dakota State Treasurer Unclaimed Property
State treasurer says unclaimed property windfalls are likely to continue SDPB
Larger amounts of unclaimed property dollars in South Dakota are expected to continue for a few years. That’s what one of the state’s chief financial officers said he’s hearing. Unclaimed property is an asset that hasn’t had activity on it and is considered abandoned.
https://www.sdpb.org/business-economics/2026-01-15/state-treasurer-says-unclaimed-property-windfalls-are-likely-continue
Codified Law 43-41B-24.5 South Dakota Legislature
43-41B-24.5. Net receipts reduction--Distribution amount. Beginning in fiscal year 2026 and each fiscal year thereafter, the state treasurer shall, after paying from the unclaimed property operating fund all claims and any administrative costs associated with the sale of unclaimed property, deposit into the general fund the net receipts from unclaimed property, up to the general fund contribution limit, as established in § 43-41B-24.3.
https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/43-41B-24.5
South Dakota Constitutional Amendment K, Creation of ...
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https://ballotpedia.org/South_Dakota_Constitutional_Amendment_K,_Creation_of_Unclaimed_Property_Trust_Fund_Amendment_(2026)Bill tracking in South Dakota - SB 23 (2026 legislative session) - FastDemocracy
- IntroducedJan 13, 2026 - Passed SenateJan 20, 2026 - Passed House - Became Law Summary Sponsors - Transportationprimary Actions - Referred to Transportation, H.J. 114 - First Reading House, H.J. 105 - Do Pass, Passed YEAS: 32, NAYS: 0, S.J.
https://fastdemocracy.com/bill-search/sd/2026/bills/SDB00007401/
Vote Smart - Facts For All
This amendment would create a trust fund for unclaimed property, requiring the state treasurer to deposit any unclaimed property funds into the trust fund after covering claims, expenses authorized by law, and designated deposits to the general fund. Under the amendment, starting in July 2027 and then every year thereafter, the state treasurer would distribute a portion of the interest and income of the trust fund into the state general...
https://justfacts.votesmart.org/elections/ballot-measure/3092/creation-of-unclaimed-property-trust-fund-amendment
Lawmakers aim to stabilize ‘volatile’ unclaimed property revenue with trust fund • South Dakota Searchlight
13:53 News Story South Dakota lawmakers, the Governor’s Office and the state Treasurer’s Office hope to bring more predictability to a volatile revenue source and protect the state from a large liability by creating a trust fund for unclaimed property. Senate Bill 155, advanced by the Senate Appropriations Committee on Tuesday at the Capitol in Pierre, would limit the amount of unclaimed property funds that could be used in the...
https://southdakotasearchlight.com/2025/02/18/lawmakers-stabilize-volatile-unclaimed-property-revenue-trust-fund/
2025 Senate Bill 155 South Dakota Legislature
25.555.32 100th Legislative Session 155 ENROLLED An Act ENTITLED An Act to reduce the amount of net receipts of unclaimed property deposited into the general fund. Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of South Dakota: Section 1. That § 43-41B-24 be AMENDED: 43-41B-24.
https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/25909/284066
South Dakota – National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators (NAUPA)
Dormancy Periods The following dormancy periods are listed in years, unless otherwise noted. Reporting and Payment Due Dates The following indicates the report and payment due dates for the various property types. Electronic Reporting Capability Schedule The following indicates which types of reporting formats are accepted by this state.
https://unclaimed.org/reporting/south-dakota/
SD SJR505 BillTrack50
Bill > SJR505 SD SJR505 SD SJR505summary 01/30/2025 03/05/2025 02/20/2025 03/06/2025 03/12/2025 Introduced Session Bill Summary AI Summary Committee Categories Sponsors (21) Last Action bill text 25.126.53 100th Legislative Session SJR505 2025 South Dakota Legislature Senate Joint Resolution 505 ENROLLED AN ACT A JOINT RESOLUTION, Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State ...
https://www.billtrack50.com/billdetail/1810627
South Dakota voters to decide amendment establishing trust fund for unclaimed property in 2026 - Ballotpedia News
In 2026, South Dakota voters will decide on a constitutional amendment to establish a trust fund for unclaimed property. On March 5, 2025, the South Dakota House of Representatives voted 69-0 to place Senate Joint Resolution 505 (SJR 505) on the ballot.
https://news.ballotpedia.org/2025/03/10/south-dakota-voters-to-decide-amendment-establishing-trust-fund-for-unclaimed-property-in-2026/
KBHB Radio - A significant factor in the surplus was an... Facebook
A significant factor in the surplus was an unforeseen $47 million in unclaimed property receipts. In South Dakota's 2025-2026 state budget, $61,384,827 of unclaimed property went into the general fund. The state uses unclaimed property to fund state services. #southdakota#UnclaimedFunds#state#budget...
https://www.facebook.com/kbhbradio/posts/a-significant-factor-in-the-surplus-was-an-unforeseen-47-million-in-unclaimed-pr/1150279217122555/
Huge surge in ‘unclaimed property’ is sole revenue bright spot for South Dakota legislators - Brookings Register
Amid the widespread budget cuts that Republican Gov. Kristi Noem proposed during her recent budget address, there was one source of surging revenue that will provide legislators with spending decisions this winter: unclaimed property. South Dakota received $308 million worth of unclaimed property this year, nearly double the state’s previous record from last year.
https://brookingsregister.com/stories/huge-surge-in-unclaimed-property-is-sole-revenue-bright-spot-for-south-dakota-legislators,117146
State-by-State Reporting Information – National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators (NAUPA)
Unclaimed Property website: https://www.treasurer.sc.gov/what-we-do ... 2026 · National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators ...
https://unclaimed.org/state-reporting/
2025 Senate Bill 155 South Dakota Legislature
An Act to reduce the amount of net receipts of unclaimed property deposited into the general fund. Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of South Dakota: Section 1. That a NEW SECTION be added to chapter 43-41B: There is created in the state treasury the trust fund for unclaimed property.
https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/25909/279153
South Dakota Unclaimed Property – Official State Site
Jan 22, 2026, 8:00:25 PM check_circle Report Successfully Submitted for Processing Your report has been submitted and will be reviewed. If incomplete, the department will contact you with further instructions. If accepted, you will receive a receipt once verified. What to do next.
https://southdakota.findyourunclaimedproperty.com/app/holder-summary