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Creates the Charitable Organization Beneficiary Act. Requires a holder of property in which a charitable organization that is exempt from taxation as a 501(c)(3) entity is a designated beneficiary in a nonprobate instrument (excluding wills or trusts) to notify each charitable organization within 30 business days that it may have a right to the property. Creates a process in which the charitable organization may…
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Creates the Charitable Organization Beneficiary Act. Requires a holder of property in which a charitable organization that is exempt from taxation as a 501(c)(3) entity is a designated beneficiary in a nonprobate instrument (excluding wills or trusts) to notify each charitable organization within 30 business days that it may have a right to the property. Creates a process in which the charitable organization may request that it be given information about the property or that the property be delivered to the charitable organization or both. Provides duties and obligations of the holder of the property. Provides the holder of the property protection from liability for a good faith reliance on the information it receives from a designated beneficiary. Provides remedies against a holder of property for a failure or refusal to provide the requested information or transfer of property if the provisions of the Act are followed. Defines terms.
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HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz
HouseFirst Reading
CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Anna Moeller
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman
HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Suzanne M. Ness
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal
HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Ann M. Williams
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Beth Canty
CommitteeAssigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee · House Judiciary - Civil
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Justin Cochran
HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz
CommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
CommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Judiciary - Civil Committee · House Judiciary - Civil
CommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Judiciary - Civil Committee; by Voice Vote · House Judiciary - Civil
CommitteeDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Judiciary - Civil Committee; 013-007-000 · House Judiciary - Civil
HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz
CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Judiciary - Civil Committee · House Judiciary - Civil
CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Judiciary - Civil Committee; 018-000-000 · House Judiciary - Civil
HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted
HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 111-000-000
SenateArrive in Senate
SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Robert F. Martwick
SenateFirst Reading
CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
CommitteeApproved for Consideration Assignments · Senate Assignments
SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 29, 2026
SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Ram Villivalam
SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler
SenateSecond Reading
SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 5, 2026
SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio
SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison
SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael W. Halpin
SenateThird Reading - Passed; 058-000-000
HousePassed Both Houses
HouseSent to the Governor
HouseGovernor Approved
HouseEffective Date January 1, 2027
HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0481
Roll calls
4 recorded votes: 2 on the floor, 2 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.
