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AB 2221 restricts charitable platform reliance on IRS lists and mandates online filing for fundraisers

Original title: Supervision of Trustees and Fundraisers for Charitable Purposes Act.

August 30, 2026

Charitable GivingNonprofit RegulationConsumer ProtectionDigital FundraisingGovernment TransparencySupervisionofTrusteesandFundraisersforCharitablePurposesAct

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Where This Stands

Currently Unknown. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Introduced.

Version history & redline

4 versions on file

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The Frame

What this does

This bill changes how charitable platforms verify the eligibility of organizations they support and mandates a transition to a fully digital reporting system for fundraisers by 2028, impacting how donations are processed and tracked.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Charitable fundraising platforms

These entities must change their verification processes and adopt the Attorney General's online filing system.

Recipient charitable organizations

These organizations are subject to new verification standards and reporting requirements managed through the Attorney General's registry.

What changed

Last recorded activity August 30, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

AB 2221 prohibits s from using IRS lists to verify the status of recipient charities and requires all registration and reporting submissions to be filed through the Attorney General’s online portal. The bill also mandates that platforms provide clearer disclosures to donors about what happens to their money if a chosen charity cannot receive it.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

This bill changes how charitable platforms verify the eligibility of organizations they support and mandates a transition to a fully digital reporting system for fundraisers by 2028, impacting how donations are processed and tracked.

Frequently Asked Questions

How will this affect my donations to charities through apps?
You may see clearer disclosures at checkout explaining what happens to your donation if the charity you selected is unable to receive the funds.
What is changing for charitable fundraising platforms?
Platforms can no longer use IRS lists to verify if a charity is in and must now use the Attorney General's online portal for all required filings.

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Centralization of Regulatory Oversight

The bill shifts from relying on federal (IRS) data to state-controlled verification and mandates a transition to a fully digital, centralized filing system by 2028.

Attorney GeneralInternal Revenue Service

Connected Entities

organizationFranchise Tax Board“State agency whose lists are used for charity verification.”Map →
organizationAttorney General“Responsible for maintaining the Registry of Charities and Fundraisers and establ”Map →
organizationRegistry of Charities and Fundraisers“The state registry where charitable platforms must file registration and annual ”Map →
organizationInternal Revenue Service“Federal agency whose lists are currently used for charity verification.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

openstates.org

Analysis Score

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  • Controversy20
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  • Entertainment5
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  • Buzz15
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