Safe Deposit Boxes and Related Deposits Bill 2022

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• Banks and similar institutions must register safe deposit box contents, identify owners, and notify them of unclaimed property.
• The National Museum Director can inspect and retain unclaimed deposited property; unclaimed items may be sold with proceeds going to the Dormant Accounts Fund.
• The Act sets supervision and enforcement rules for institutions' compliance and amends related laws accordingly.

Stage timeline

1. First Stage 33rd Dáil

   4 May 2022
2. Second Stage 33rd Dáil

   4 May 2022
3. Committee Stage 33rd Dáil

   27 May 2025