Bill > HB1924

This bill establishes the "Charitable Organizations Privacy Protection Act", which creates a new legal process for charitable organizations to claim property or information from a deceased person's assets through a detailed affidavit process. The bill defines key terms like "beneficiary designation" and "charitable organization", and outlines specific requirements for how a charitable organization can request property or information from a property holder. The proposed law allows a charitable organization to submit an affidavit with detailed documentation, including a determination letter from the IRS, a certificate of good standing, proof of the donor's death, and a corporate resolution. The bill prohibits property holders from requesting additional personal information about the charitable organization's employees or board members and provides legal protections for property holders who act in good faith when transferring property or information based on the affidavit. If a property holder refuses to comply with the request, the charitable organization can file a lawsuit within one year, potentially recovering damages, costs, and attorney's fees. The law aims to streamline the process for charitable organizations to receive bequests and donations while protecting the privacy of the organization's personnel.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB1924&year=2026&code=R