H5250Introduced in the House
Safeguarding Endowment Gifts
Introduced by Brandon Newton, District 45
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Enacting The "safeguarding Endowment Gifts Act" By Adding Article 2 To Chapter 6, Title 34 So As To Prohibit Charitable Organizations From Violating Written Donor Restrictions Except When Required Or Authorized By Federal Or State Law; To Require Notification To Donors When A Charitable Organization Is Unable To Fulfill One Or More Terms In An Endowment Agreement; To Establish Judicial Processes And Remedies When Charitable Organizations Violate Donor Imposed Restrictions In Endowment Agreements; To Permit Charitable Organizations To Seek A Judicial Declaration Of Rights And Duties And Related Provisions; And To Designate Sections 34-6-10 Through 34-6-100 As Article 1, "general Provisions."
Where it stands
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
February 24, 2026
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Bill history
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
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