HB0175Introduced in the House
Proxy Advisor Transparency Act.
Introduced by Scott Smith, District 5
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
AN ACT relating to corporations, partnerships and associations; requiring proxy advisors to disclose when proxy advisory services are not based on a written financial analysis as specified; requiring proxy advisors to disclose when proxy advisory services are based on a written financial analysis as specified; requiring proxy advisors to disclose proxy advisory services on their websites as specified; authorizing the secretary of state to discipline registered investment advisers for violations of the disclosure requirements; providing definitions; providing legislative findings; providing for a penalty; providing for a civil cause of action; making conforming amendments; providing rulemaking authority; specifying applicability; and providing for effective dates.
Where it stands
Did not Consider for Introduction
February 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Bill Number Assigned
Received for Introduction
Did not Consider for Introduction
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