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TN HB1553

TN HB1553
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 48, relative to nonprofit entities.


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Introduced
01/13/2026
In Committee
04/15/2026
Crossed Over
04/21/2026
Passed
05/07/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/15/2026

Introduced Session

114th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As enacted, removes the filing fee that must be paid to the secretary of state to file articles of termination of corporation existence; increases the number of days after a person ceases solicitation activities after registration with the secretary of state, from 30 to 90, that the person has to notify the secretary of state; removes the requirement that a charitable organization that ceases solicitation activity and received in excess of $1 million in gross revenue during the most recently completed fiscal year include an audited financial statement and forms required to be filed by a charitable organization with the U.S. internal revenue service with the organization's notice to the secretary of state that the organization ceased solicitation activities. - Amends TCA Title 48.

AI Summary

This bill makes several changes to Tennessee law regarding nonprofit entities, primarily by removing fees and adjusting notification requirements. Specifically, it eliminates the filing fee that must be paid to the secretary of state when a corporation officially terminates its existence. Additionally, it extends the timeframe from 30 to 90 days after a registered entity stops soliciting donations within which it must notify the secretary of state. Finally, it removes the requirement for a charitable organization that ceases solicitation activities and has gross revenues exceeding $1 million in its last fiscal year to submit an audited financial statement and specific IRS forms with its notification to the secretary of state.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Effective date(s) 07/01/2026 (on 05/15/2026)

Bill Topics

Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce
  • ‐ Corporate Management
Social Welfare
  • ‐ Social Services and Volunteer Associations

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