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MS HB516
MS HB516Charitable organizations; revise the registration renewal period of certain from every year to every 3 to 5 years.
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Introduced
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
In Committee
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 79-11-513, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Period Of Effective Registration For A Professional Fund-raiser Or Fund-raising Counsel For A Charitable Organization From One Year, Or A Part Thereof, To Three To Five Years, As Determined By The Secretary Of State; To Amend Section 79-11-503, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Renewal Period For Charitable Organizations Which Solicit Or Intend To Solicit Contributions From Every Year To Every Three To Five Years, As Determined By The Secretary Of State; To Amend Section 79-11-517, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Period Of Effective Registration For A Professional Solicitor In The Employ Of A Professional Fund-raiser From One Year, Or A Part Thereof, To Three To Five Years, As Determined By The Secretary Of State; To Amend Sections 79-11-507 And 79-11-505, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill modifies Mississippi law to extend the registration renewal period for charitable organizations, professional fund-raisers, fund-raising counsels, and professional solicitors from annually to every three to five years, at the discretion of the Secretary of State. This change aims to reduce administrative burdens for these entities by requiring less frequent renewals and filings. The bill also adjusts the frequency of financial reporting for certain charitable organizations to align with the new registration renewal cycle, meaning financial statements will now be required every three to five years instead of annually, depending on the organization's contribution levels and whether they use paid or unpaid staff for fundraising. The legislation also makes conforming amendments to related sections of the Mississippi Code to ensure consistency with these extended renewal periods.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0516.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/0500-0599/HB0516IN.htm |
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