SB134

Generally revise laws relating to gifts and endowments

Complete·4/17/25

Montana SB134 creates the Safeguarding Endowment Gifts Act to protect donor-imposed restrictions on charitable gifts.

Montana SB134, known as the Safeguarding Endowment Gifts Act, establishes legal protections for donor-imposed restrictions on charitable gifts. It allows donors or their legal representatives to file complaints if a charitable organization violates these restrictions. The act provides remedies to enforce the terms of endowment agreements without returning donated funds to the donor. It defines key terms such as "donor-imposed restriction," "endowment agreement," and "charitable organization." The act is effective July 1, 2025.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

81 Yea

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18 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 20, 2025

8:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

Jan 31, 2025

8:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Apr 18, 2025

Senate

Chapter Number Assigned

Apr 17, 2025

Senate

(S) Signed by Governor

Apr 8, 2025

House

(H) Signed by Speaker