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CA AB2237

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/18/2010

Primary Sponsor

Mike Eng

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Origin

State Assembly

2009-2010 Session

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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