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HB 391

Charitable Solicitations - As enacted, revises notification requirements regarding the provision to the secretary of state of solicitation materials to be used by a professional solicitor on behalf of a nonprofit organization. - Amends TCA Title 48, Chapter 101, Part 5.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Tennessee HB 391 reduces professional solicitor notification requirements to the Secretary of State for nonprofit charitable fundraising materials.

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 248
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Bill Summary · HB 391

Legislative bill overview

HB 391 modifies Tennessee's charitable solicitation regulations by revising the notification and documentation requirements that professional solicitors must submit to the Secretary of State when collecting funds on behalf of nonprofit organizations. The bill streamlines administrative procedures for how solicitation materials are registered and reported to state authorities.

Why is this important

These regulations affect both nonprofits and professional fundraising firms operating in Tennessee, potentially reducing compliance burdens and administrative costs. Changes to solicitation material requirements can impact transparency levels and the state's ability to monitor charitable fundraising activities for consumer protection.

Potential points of contention

  • Transparency trade-offs: Streamlining notification requirements could reduce state oversight of fundraising practices, potentially affecting donor protections and fraud prevention.
  • Nonprofit burden shifting: Changes in what materials must be filed could either reduce compliance costs for nonprofits or create gaps in regulatory documentation.
  • Implementation clarity: The specific nature of revised requirements may create ambiguity about what materials must be submitted and when, affecting compliance uniformity.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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