Charitable solicitations: bond.
This bill mandates that commercial fundraisers for charitable purposes must provide a $25,000 cash deposit or bond when registering or renewing their registration. This bond is intended to protect any individuals harmed by misconduct during the fundraising process.
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AB 838 — Charitable solicitations: bond.
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Assembly
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 1991-1992 Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
In plain language
The bill requires commercial fundraisers for charity to have a $25,000 bond for registration.
This bill mandates that commercial fundraisers for charitable purposes must provide a $25,000 cash deposit or bond when registering or renewing their registration. This bond is intended to protect any individuals harmed by misconduct during the fundraising process.
What this means for you
- Small Business: This may affect small businesses involved in charitable fundraising by increasing registration costs.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
1 added · 1 removedPlain-language change summary
The updated version of Bill AB 838 includes some new text that adds clarity to its provisions. It also removes some redundant information that was present in the previous version. These changes help make the bill easier to understand and ensure that it focuses on the key points. Overall, the adjustments improve the bill's readability and effectiveness in addressing its intended goals.
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Sponsors
- Peace · Cosponsor
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Co-sponsors (1)
- Peace
Not signed on (121)
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- Who sponsors AB 838?
- AB 838 is sponsored by Peace.
- What is the current status of AB 838?
- This bill died with 1991-1992 Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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