CA AB2221

Requires registration statements, notices, and reports filed with the Attorney General's Registry of Charities and Fundraisers to be deemed approved within 10 business days unless the filer receives notification of specific deficiencies

Removes provisions allowing charitable fundraising platforms to rely on electronic lists from the IRS, Franchise Tax Board, and Attorney General to verify charitable organization good standing

Redefines "good standing" to mean a charitable organization is not prohibited from operating in California based on a cease and desist order, suspension, or revocation by the Attorney General following due process

Requires charitable fundraising platforms to disclose what happens to donated funds if a recipient organization cannot receive them, including refunds or redirection to alternate charities

Grants individuals or entities 30 days to cure filing deficiencies and allows them to request a hearing within 15 business days to challenge any determination that requirements are not satisfied