The story of the model bill Help Not Harm 2.0: who wrote it, the bills derived from it, where it spread, the ads its author ran, who funded its author and the lawsuits over the versions that became law.
Who wrote it
Christian Medical and Dental Associations. Credited as this template's author, with Family Policy Alliance, Family Research Council.
Bills derived from it
176 bills matched; the template first appeared in 2021. The matched bills, with their states, dates and match levels.
Who funded the author
| Funder | Tax year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable Fund | 2020 | $136,207 |
| Schwab Charitable Fund | 2021 | $119,872 |
| Schwab Charitable Fund | 2025 | $115,420 |
| Schwab Charitable Fund | 2019 | $83,662 |
| Schwab Charitable Fund | 2018 | $72,600 |
| Schwab Charitable Fund | 2022 | $63,425 |
| Schwab Charitable Fund | 2023 | $60,947 |
| Schwab Charitable Fund | 2024 | $50,360 |
| Schwab Charitable Fund | 2017 | $39,620 |
| Schwab Charitable Fund | 2016 | $34,872 |
Grants to Christian Medical and Dental Associations reported by the grantors on their IRS Form 990 (Schedule I), the largest first. Other grants are on the organization's page. Source: the IRS's own e-filed returns (Form 990, Schedule I).
Lawsuits over the enacted versions
No court case this site holds is linked to an enacted bill matched to this template.