Modifies duties of Office of State Debt Collection, allows the office to hold title to real property, dispose or acquire surplus property, if incidental to collection proceedings.
Provides that the Department of Health and Human Services may enforce certain rights to recovery against a decedent's estate regardless of any contrary provisions.
Requires notice to the office when person files an application or a petition for probate.
Exempts proceedings to enforce or collect a criminal account receivable, civil judgment of restitution, or civil account receivable from certain regulatory time limitations.
Also addresses enforcement of a civil judgment of restitution or civil account receivable
Legislative History
On Feb. 14, 2025, bill was introduced in Senate; on Feb. 27, 2025, bill passed Senate.
On Mar. 5, 2025, bill was introduced in House; on Mar. 5, 2025, bill passed the House.
On Mar. 6, 2025, draft enrolled bill prepared; on Mar. 7, 2025, bill sent to printing.
Effectiveness
If enacted, bill provisions become effective May 7, 2025.
Mar. 19, 2025 UTA LEG Governor Approval
On Mar. 19, 2025, UTA LEG reported governor signed SB 278 into law, effective May 7.
