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CT HB05222

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/3/2022

Primary Sponsor

General Law Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

HB 5222 Summary

  • Paid solicitors must register with the Department of Consumer Protection for $500 annually and maintain a $20,000 bond.

  • Paid solicitors must file solicitation notices one business day (reduced from twenty days) before campaigns and disclose their name and paid solicitor status to donors at point of solicitation.

  • Paid solicitors must file financial reports within 90 days of campaign completion showing gross revenue and itemized expenses, certified by both solicitor and charitable organization officials.

  • Charitable organizations must annually register with the department, pay a $50 application fee, and submit financial reports and audited statements (audit required for organizations with $500,000+ gross revenue).

  • Charitable organizations must disclose their registration number when soliciting and display it conspicuously on websites and advertisements.

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Paid Solicitors Of Charitable Funds And Charitable Organization Transparency.

Last Action

Senate Calendar Number 564

5/4/2022

Committee Referrals

General Law2/24/2022

Full Bill Text

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