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WY SF0153

WY SF0153
Nonprofit affiliation and protection.


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Introduced
03/02/2021
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/07/2021

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT relating to administration of the government; prohibiting the state from disclosing nonprofit affiliation information as specified; creating a misdemeanor; specifying penalties; prohibiting the state from requiring reporting from nonprofit organizations as specified; and providing for an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill, titled "Nonprofit affiliation and protection," prohibits the state of Wyoming from disclosing nonprofit affiliation information, such as lists of members, supporters, volunteers, or donors to tax-exempt nonprofit organizations, unless specifically required by law or court order. It also prohibits the state from requiring nonprofits or their contractors/grantees to provide such information. The bill creates a misdemeanor offense for knowingly violating these provisions and allows individuals to sue for statutory damages. Additionally, the bill limits the state's ability to impose annual filing or reporting requirements on nonprofits beyond what is already required by federal law, with some exceptions for grants, contracts, and fraud investigations.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

S:Died in Committee Returned Bill Pursuant to SR 5-4 (on 04/07/2021)

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