SB2816Introduced in the Senate
CORPORATIONS-REGISTERED OFFICE
Introduced by Michael Halpin, District 36
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Business Corporation Act of 1983, the General Not For Profit Corporation Act of 1986, and the Limited Liability Company Act. Provides that an entity may use the registered office of its appointed registered agent as the entity's principal office if: (1) the entity attests that it has no physical location other than a residential address; (2) the registered agent maintaining the registered office consents to the use of the address as the entity's principal office; and (3) the entity provides the Secretary of State with the physical address of at least one officer or director, which shall not be made available to the public.
Where it stands
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
May 8, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Judiciary Committee · February 25, 2026
5
Yes
0
No
4
Absent or Not Voting
9 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Ram Villivalam | 8 | Yes |
| Laura Fine | 9 | Not Voting |
| Robert Martwick | 10 | Not Voting |
| Michael Hastings | 19 | Yes |
| Darby Hills | 26 | Yes |
| Michael Halpin | 36 | Yes |
| Don Harmon | 39 | Not Voting |
| John Curran | 41 | Not Voting |
| Jil Tracy | 50 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael W. Halpin
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Judiciary
Postponed - Judiciary
Do Pass Judiciary; 005-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 3, 2026
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 5, 2026
Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 8, 2026
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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