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2023 SESSION
HB 1748 Solicitation of contributions; expands definition of "solicitation," terms of contracts.
Introduced by: Rodney T. Willett | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles | history
SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:
Solicitation of contributions; professional solicitors; definition of "solicitation"; terms of contracts. Expands the definition of "solicitation" with respect to requesting contributions to include requests made by email. The bill outlines specific terms to be included in any contract between a professional solicitor and a charitable or civic organization, including the requirement to specify the percentage of gross contributions that such organization will receive or the terms upon which a determination can be made as to the amount of the gross revenue from the solicitation campaign that such organization will receive.
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Solicitation of contributions; professional solicitors; definition of "solicitation"; terms of contracts. Expands the definition of "solicitation" with respect to requesting contributions to include requests made by email or the Internet. The bill outlines specific terms to be included in any contract between a professional solicitor and a charitable or civic organization, including the requirement to specify the percentage of gross contributions that such organization will receive or the terms upon which a determination can be made as to the amount of the gross revenue from the solicitation campaign that such organization will receive. The bill requires professional solicitors who solicit contributions from prospective contributors in the Commonwealth to disclose the percentage of the charitable contribution that will be expended for charitable purposes after administrative costs and the cost of making the solicitation have been satisfied.