RELATING TO SOLICITATION OF FUNDS FROM THE PUBLIC.

Changed the effective date of the Act from January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026, with a later provision setting July 1, 2050 as a secondary effective date.

Amended Section 467B-2.3 to clarify registration requirements for charitable fundraising platforms and platform charities, requiring annual reports and fees.

Modified Section 467B-2.5 to change contract filing requirements, allowing platform charities to avoid filing contracts when using third-party disbursement intermediaries unless ordered by the department.

Updated Section 467B-12.5 to clarify contract provisions regarding compensation disclosure and custody of contributions for fundraising platforms.

Added provisions for platform charity liability for misuse of funds and requirements for complaint investigation and reporting to the department.

Changed the effective date from January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026, with a provision setting July 1, 2050 as an alternative effective date.

Added new definitions for 'platform charity' (charitable organizations facilitating solicitation on fundraising platforms) and 'commercial co-venturer' (for-profit entities conducting charitable sales promotions with limited recipient organizations).

Updated 'good standing' definition to clarify that organizations must not be prohibited from soliciting or operating in Hawaii by the department.

Created new registration requirements for platform charities with annual financial reporting and $250 filing fees, separate from existing professional solicitor requirements.

Modified disclosure requirements for platforms to include statements about donation recipients, timeframes for fund distribution, fees charged, and tax deductibility of donations.

Extended the effective date of Act 205 from January 1, 2026 to July 1, 2026 to allow time for platforms to adjust to new requirements.

Added provisions requiring platforms to maintain separate accounts for donations, obtain written consent before using recipient organization names, and establish complaint handling processes.

New definitions created for 'platform charity' (organizations facilitating solicitation on fundraising platforms) and 'commercial co-venturer' (profit entities conducting limited charitable sales promotions).

Platform charities must register with the department, file annual financial reports, and pay annual fees before conducting fundraising activities.

New conspicuous disclosure requirements for donors including statements about donation destinations, potential reasons funds may not reach intended recipients, processing timeframes, fees, and tax deductibility.

Effective date of Act 205 extended from January 1, 2026 to July 1, 2026, with the entire bill taking effect on July 1, 2050 except for section 10.

Enhanced enforcement provisions including requirements for written consent before using recipient organization names, electronic filing options, and specific penalties for late registration and financial reporting.

Clarified that platform charities must only solicit for recipient organizations in 'good standing' and must obtain written consent before using an organization's name in solicitations.

Added new definition for 'platform charity' to clarify which organizations must register and comply with platform-specific rules.

Added new definition for 'commercial co-venturer' to exempt certain small-scale fundraising activities from stricter regulations.

Added specific registration fees of $250 for platform charities with annual renewal requirements and late filing penalties.

Modified disclosure requirements to include clearer statements about donation destinations, processing fees, and tax deductibility.

Added requirement for platform charities to provide tax donation receipts to donors following IRS standards.

Added requirement for platform charities to maintain separate accounts for donations and promptly transfer funds to recipient organizations.

Extended the effective date of Act 205 from January 1, 2026 to July 1, 2026, with section 10 taking effect July 1, 2025.