Bill > AB576

This bill updates California's regulations for online charitable fundraising platforms by expanding their registration and disclosure requirements. The legislation defines key terms like "charitable fundraising platform" and "platform charity," and requires these entities to register with the Attorney General's Registry of Charities and Fundraisers before soliciting donations. The bill mandates that platforms provide clear disclosures to donors about donation processes, including potential fees, tax deductibility, and the maximum time for transferring donations to recipient charitable organizations. Notably, the bill introduces a new provision allowing platforms to verify a charity's "good standing" through an application programming interface (API) in addition to existing electronic lists. Platforms must also obtain written consent from charitable organizations before using their names in solicitations, with some exceptions. The Attorney General is tasked with establishing detailed rules and regulations for implementation, including specifying the API's technical requirements and defining the circumstances under which donations can be processed and distributed. These changes aim to increase transparency and accountability in online charitable giving while adapting to evolving digital fundraising technologies.

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry

https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billStatusClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB576