2009 Senate Bill 411 / Public Act 87

Regulate management of charities, authorize abridging donor intent

Introduced in the Senate

March 31, 2009

Introduced by Sen. Michael Switalski (D-10)

To establish financial management regulations for charitable organizations, including good faith and prudent person standard for managers, establish specific factors to consider in determining whether to appropriate or accumulate funds, establish conditions that allow delegating management, establish a mechanism for modifying or reversing a donor’s intent or restrictions, and more.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

April 2, 2009

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

April 21, 2009

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

April 22, 2009

Amendment offered by Sen. Michael Switalski (D-10)

To remove a reference to limited liability companies in the definition of a legal "person".

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

April 22, 2009

Referred to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services

June 11, 2009

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Aug. 26, 2009

Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Sept. 10, 2009