As Introduced

136th General Assembly

Regular Session S. B. No. 243

2025-2026

To enact section 4501.41 of the Revised Code to require the Registrar of Motor Vehicles and deputy registrars to assist customers with locating and claiming unclaimed funds.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF OHIO:

Section 1. That section 4501.41 of the Revised Code be enacted to read as follows:

Sec. 4501.41. (A) The registrar of motor vehicles or a deputy registrar shall ask each person conducting a transaction in person at the bureau of motor vehicles or at a deputy registrar office if the person desires the registrar or deputy registrar to check if the person has unclaimed funds under Chapter 169. of the Revised Code. If the person requests the registrar or deputy registrar to check for unclaimed funds, the registrar or deputy registrar shall do so using the person's name and any other relevant information available.

(B) The registrar or deputy registrar that conducts a check under division (A) of this section shall inform the person whether or not the person may have unclaimed funds and, if so, ask whether the person would like assistance submitting a claim for the unclaimed funds. If the person indicates that they would like assistance, the registrar or deputy registrar shall assist the person with the submission of a claim for unclaimed funds. For purposes of submitting the claim, the registrar or deputy registrar shall utilize information in the possession of the registrar or deputy registrar and any information provided to the registrar or deputy registrar by the person requesting assistance.

(C) The registrar, in conjunction with the director of commerce, may adopt any policies, procedures, or forms necessary to implement this section.