Bill > HB1175

This bill amends the Oklahoma Solicitation of Charitable Contributions Act by reducing the registration fee for charitable organizations from $65 to $40. The fee breakdown changes, with $25 now going to the Attorney General Charitable Solicitations Enforcement Revolving Fund and $15 to the Secretary of State Charitable Solicitations Revolving Fund (previously, a more complex distribution was in place). For smaller charitable organizations with contributions under $10,000, the fee is reduced to $15, with $10 going to the Attorney General's fund and $5 to the Secretary of State's fund. The bill maintains existing requirements for charitable organizations to register annually, providing detailed information such as organizational names, addresses, leadership details, fundraising methods, and financial information. The bill also updates the process for organizations changing their name or address, requiring a $25 fee (now to be deposited in the Attorney General's fund instead of the General Revenue Fund). A new provision requires fraternal or membership organizations soliciting contributions by telephone to have at least one member or employee residing in the county where calls are received. The changes will take effect on November 1, 2025, potentially making charitable registration more affordable and streamlined for organizations operating in Oklahoma.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb1175&Session=2600