SB1639Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 48, relative to nonprofit entities.
Introduced by Edward Jackson, District 25
What does this bill do?
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 948
May 15, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: SENATE COMMERCE AND LABOR COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee · February 10, 2026
7
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Steve Southerland | 9 | Yes |
| Bo Watson | 11 | Yes |
| Ken Yager | 12 | Yes |
| Paul Bailey | 15 | Yes |
| Jack Johnson | 27 | Yes |
| Raumesh Akbari | 29 | Yes |
| Brent Taylor | 31 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 2/10/2026
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/22/2026
Companion House Bill substituted
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 948
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