California 2009-2010 Regular Session Status: In Committee

AB 2237 — Contracts: consideration.

Last action — From committee without further action.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2009-2010 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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.

Summary

Existing law requires that for a contract to be enforceable it be lawful, the parties have the capacity to contract and provide consent, and for sufficient consideration to be provided. Existing federal law provides that charitable contributions made to a tax-exempt charitable organization are tax deductible. This bill would provide that a promise to make a gift, bequest, or devise of cash or other property to a tax-exempt charitable organization would be an enforceable contract without consideration, if the promisor indicated in writing an intent that the promise is a binding legal obligation.

Bill Text

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Plain-language change summary

The amendment to Bill AB 2237 includes the addition of new language that clarifies certain provisions. No lines were removed, which means the existing content remains intact. This change is important because it helps ensure that the bill's intentions are clearly understood, potentially making it easier for lawmakers and the public to follow its implications.

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Action History

  1. From committee without further action.

  2. In committee: Set, second hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

  3. In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

  4. Referred to Com. on JUD.

  5. From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.

  6. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

  • Eng · Primary

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Eng

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 2237 do?
Existing law requires that for a contract to be enforceable it be lawful, the parties have the capacity to contract and provide consent, and for sufficient consideration to be provided. Existing federal law provides that charitable contributions made to a tax-exempt charitable organization are tax deductible. This bill would provide that a promise to make a gift, bequest, or devise of cash or other property to a tax-exempt charitable organization would be an enforceable contract without consideration, if the promisor indicated in writing an intent that the promise is a binding legal obligation.
Who sponsors AB 2237?
AB 2237 is sponsored by Eng.
What is the current status of AB 2237?
This bill died with 2009-2010 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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.
Where can I track AB 2237?
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