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Committee hears bill to protect donor records of nonprofits; advocates back privacy while some witnesses seek transparency for public‑funded programs
Summary
Senate Bill 1299 would codify a donor-privacy right for nonprofit contributors; supporters said the bill protects association rights while at least one witness argued that nonprofits receiving public funds should disclose certain financial information.
Senate Bill 1299, sponsored by Senator Campbell, would codify donor privacy protections for charitable and nonprofit contributions in state law. The bill would create a cause of action if a donor’s information held by a nonprofit is released without permission.
Senator Campbell said the bill reflects Supreme Court precedent protecting donor privacy and would preserve the status quo that donors may…
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