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FL S1338

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

Rules

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the "Safeguarding Endowment Gifts Act" allowing donors or their legal representatives to file complaints within 5 years of discovering a charitable organization violated donor-imposed restrictions in an endowment agreement
  • Requires charitable organizations to notify donors within 120 days if they cannot fulfill endowment agreement terms and offer an alternative solution that closely matches the original terms
  • Prohibits courts from awarding damages to donors but allows refunds only if the donor expressly reserved that right in the endowment agreement
  • Creates the "Charity Protection Act" prohibiting state agencies from imposing annual filing or reporting requirements on charitable organizations that exceed those authorized by Florida law
  • Takes effect July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Charitable Giving

Last Action

CS by Rules read 1st time

2/18/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/11/2026
Judiciary1/28/2026

Full Bill Text

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