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CA AB2237
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/18/2010
Primary Sponsor
Mike Eng
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AI Summary
- Adds Section 1616 to the California Civil Code to make promises of gifts, bequests, or devises to tax-exempt charitable organizations enforceable as contracts
- Eliminates the requirement for consideration when a promisor provides written evidence of intent that the promise is a binding legal obligation
- Applies only to organizations qualified as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code
- Requires written indication of intent by the promisor for the promise to be enforceable
- Allows cash or other property to be pledged under this enforceable contract provision
Legislative Description
Contracts: consideration.
Last Action
From committee without further action.
11/30/2010
Committee Referrals
Judiciary3/11/2010
Full Bill Text
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