The bill amends AS 14.57.210(b) to update the notice requirements for museums seeking to acquire title to undocumented property. It mandates that museums publish a notice for at least four consecutive weeks on a dedicated Internet webpage they maintain, as well as in a newspaper of general circulation or on a social media account. The notice must include a description of the property, the date of acquisition, contact information for a museum representative, and a statement indicating that the museum will acquire title if no valid ownership claims are made within 45 days.

Additionally, the bill introduces specific details to be included in the notice, such as the electronic mail address of the museum representative and the initial date of publication on the Internet webpage. The previous requirement to include the date of the last publication has been removed. These changes aim to enhance transparency and accessibility for potential claimants regarding undocumented property held by museums.

Statutes affected:
HB0227A, AM HB 227, introduced 05/14/2025: 14.57.210