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AR SB535

AR SB535
To Create The Government Interaction With Nonprofit Entities Act.


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Introduced
03/15/2021
In Committee
04/22/2021
Crossed Over
04/05/2021
Passed
04/27/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/30/2021

Introduced Session

93rd General Assembly (2021 Regular)

Bill Summary

AN ACT TO CREATE THE GOVERNMENT INTERACTION WITH NONPROFIT ENTITIES ACT; TO REGULATE PUBLIC AGENCY INTERACTION WITH A NONPROFIT ENTITY; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION MAINTAINED BY NONPROFIT ENTITIES; TO CREATE A MISDEMEANOR OFFENSE FOR THE DISCLOSURE OF PRIVATE INFORMATION OF A NONPROFIT ENTITY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

AI Summary

This bill, called the Government Interaction with Nonprofit Entities Act, regulates how public agencies in Arkansas can interact with nonprofit organizations. It prohibits state agencies from imposing more stringent reporting requirements on nonprofits than what is authorized by state law, with some exceptions. The bill also prohibits public agencies from requiring or disclosing personal information about a nonprofit's members, volunteers, or financial/non-financial donors, except in limited circumstances like legal proceedings or audits. Violations of the Act are punishable as a Class C misdemeanor. The intent is to protect the privacy and confidentiality of information related to nonprofit organizations.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Notification that SB535 is now Act 1021 (on 04/30/2021)

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