Bill > HB1810

This bill, effective January 1, 2027, aims to increase transparency and accountability for professional solicitors who sell donated non-perishable tangible property on behalf of charitable organizations. It will require these solicitors to make prompt payments to charities, typically within 45 days of selling donated items, and to provide detailed financial reports, especially if they compensate charities based on the weight of donated goods. Furthermore, professional solicitors will be prohibited from failing to visibly display signage on collection bins or containers that clearly states they are operated by a paid solicitor, that the donated property is resold, and that donations may not be tax-deductible, and they must also prominently disclose how much of the donated property benefits charities. The bill also expands the definition of "contribution" and "solicit" to explicitly include non-perishable tangible property collected in bins and containers, and mandates that professional solicitors must register with the attorney general and make their contracts with charities publicly available.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1810&year=2026