CA AB2084

Corporation Tax Law: tax-exempt organizations: revocation of tax-exempt status.

Passed House Rebecca Bauer-Kahan (D)
Plain English Summary

CA AB2084 is a bill that changes the rules regarding tax-exempt organizations in California. It allows for the revocation of tax-exempt status for organizations that do not comply with specific regulations. This change aims to ensure that only eligible organizations benefit from tax exemptions.

At a Glance

CA AB2084 is a house bill in the California 2025-2026 Regular Session, sponsored by Rebecca Bauer-Kahan (D), currently “Passed” since September 30, 2026.

We track 5,060 California bills this session, 44 of them sponsored by Rebecca Bauer-Kahan.

The key recorded vote (Senate, August 20, 2026) ended 28–10 and passed.

Supporters Say

Supporters of CA AB2084 argue that the bill helps maintain the integrity of the tax-exempt status by ensuring that only organizations that meet the necessary criteria can benefit from tax breaks. They believe this will promote accountability and transparency among tax-exempt entities, ultimately protecting public resources.

Critics Say

Critics of CA AB2084 contend that the bill could unfairly target certain organizations and limit the support available to non-profits that serve vulnerable communities. They argue that the revocation process may be overly punitive and could discourage organizations from operating in California due to fear of losing their tax-exempt status.

Legislative Votes
Assembly 3rd Reading AB2084 Bauer-Kahan By McNerney
Senate · Aug 20, 2026
Passed
28
YEA
10
NAY
Do pass
Senate · Aug 13, 2026
Passed
5
YEA
2
NAY
Placed on suspense file
Senate · Aug 3, 2026
Passed
7
YEA
0
NAY
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
Senate · Jun 24, 2026
Passed
4
YEA
0
NAY
AB 2084 Bauer-Kahan Assembly Third Reading
A · May 21, 2026
Passed
56
YEA
16
NAY
Do pass
A · May 14, 2026
Passed
11
YEA
3
NAY
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
A · Apr 27, 2026
Passed
5
YEA
2
NAY

Source: LegiScan roll call vote data.

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This summary was generated using AI from the bill's official text and metadata. Data sourced from LegiScan and the California State Legislature. Conflict-of-interest analysis for this bill is coming soon.

Frequently Asked Questions
What does CA AB2084 do?

CA AB2084 is a bill that changes the rules regarding tax-exempt organizations in California. It allows for the revocation of tax-exempt status for organizations that do not comply with specific regulations. This change aims to ensure that only eligible organizations benefit from tax exemptions.

How did the vote on CA AB2084 go?

The key recorded vote (Senate, August 20, 2026) ended 28–10 and passed.

What is the status of CA AB2084?

CA AB2084 is currently “Passed” in the California legislature.

Who sponsored CA AB2084?

Rebecca Bauer-Kahan (D) sponsored CA AB2084.