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HB 2112

Charitable Solicitations - As enacted, establishes a process to notify a charitable organization that it has been designated as a beneficiary in an instrument that provides for payment or transfer at death without probate; makes related changes. - Amends TCA Title 35 and Title 48.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Clark Boyd

Allows Tennessee professional fundraisers to notify the state of charitable solicitation campaign changes via mail or email instead of other methods, streamlining administrative compliance.

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Bill Summary · HB 2112

Legislative bill overview

HB 2112 streamlines the administrative process for professional solicitors in Tennessee by allowing them to notify the Secretary of State about changes to charitable solicitation campaigns via mail or email instead of potentially requiring in-person or other submission methods. The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated Titles 35 and 48, which govern charitable solicitations and related regulations.

Why is this important

Charitable solicitation oversight relies on accurate, current information about fundraising campaigns to protect donors and ensure compliance with state law. Modernizing notification procedures reduces administrative burden on legitimate fundraising organizations while maintaining the state's ability to track and regulate solicitation activities.

Potential points of contention

  • Regulatory oversight concerns: Critics may worry that easier notification procedures could reduce the state's ability to monitor suspicious solicitation activities or enforce compliance standards if email submissions lack verification mechanisms.
  • Implementation details: The bill's effectiveness depends on undefined specifics—there's no clarity on email verification, confirmation protocols, or whether oral or informal changes can slip through with minimal documentation.
  • Scope ambiguity: "Changes to solicitation campaign" is broad and undefined, raising questions about which modifications require notice (budget changes, personnel, messaging, location) versus which don't.

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