An Act to clarify the charitable purposes of certain organizations
This bill amends a law to clarify when charitable organizations (like nonprofits, trusts, or religious groups) can be held liable in lawsuits for harm caused during their activities. It removes the defense that an organization is a "charity" to avoid liability, but sets a $20,000 cap on damages if either: (1) the harm occurred during activities directly tied to their charity work and they get over 50% of income from donations, or (2) the organization was primarily established for religious purposes. The cap applies to the total liability, excluding interest and court costs. This directly affects charities sued for negligence or similar claims during their core operations.
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