HB 2167

House·20th Congress·Filed Jul 21, 2025

An Act Prohibiting the Imposition of Fees and Charges on Dormant Accounts, and for Other Purposes

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The bill would stop banks from charging any fees on accounts that have had no deposits or withdrawals for three years (checking) or five years (savings), require banks to notify owners and eventually turn unclaimed balances over to the government.

Consumer ProtectionPublic Order and Safety

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Authors · 2 Representatives

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HB02167 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch

An Act Prohibiting the Imposition of Fees and Charges on Dormant Accounts, and for Other Purposes

In plain language

Authors · 2 Representatives

Official sources

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