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GA SB534

Bill

Status

Passed

5/2/2022

Primary Sponsor

John Kennedy

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Georgia Code Section 50-13-4 to add new procedural requirements when state agencies adopt rules that place administrative burdens on charitable organizations, including rules requiring new or expanded filing/reporting requirements or limiting the ability to solicit or collect funds
  • Prohibits agencies from imposing annual filing or reporting requirements on organizations regulated under the Georgia Charitable Solicitations Act of 1988 that are more burdensome than those authorized by applicable law, absent a showing of a compelling state interest, and any such requirements must be narrowly tailored
  • Requires agencies to email rulemaking notices affecting charitable organizations to the chairperson of every standing committee in both chambers of the General Assembly
  • Defines "charitable organization" for purposes of the new provision as a nonprofit organization exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code
  • Effective upon approval by the Governor or upon becoming law without such approval

Legislative Description

State Government; certain procedural requirements and considerations for the adoption of rules by state agencies that are applicable to charitable organizations; provide

Last Action

Effective Date 2022-05-02

5/2/2022

Committee Referrals

Governmental Affairs3/15/2022
Government Oversight2/22/2022

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