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SB 2642

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 Kerry Roberts

Tennessee bill allows professional charitable solicitors to report campaign changes to the Secretary of State via email or mail instead of unspecified prior methods.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · SB 2642

Legislative bill overview

SB 2642 amends Tennessee's charitable solicitation laws to allow professional solicitors to notify the Secretary of State about changes to their solicitation campaigns via mail or email rather than potentially through more restrictive methods. The bill modifies provisions in Tennessee Code Annotated Titles 35 and 48, which govern charitable organizations and solicitations.

Why is this important

This bill affects how charitable fundraising is regulated and monitored in Tennessee. Streamlining notification procedures could reduce administrative burdens on professional solicitors and charities while maintaining transparency oversight by the state. It reflects a practical modernization of communication methods for regulatory compliance.

Potential points of contention

  • Enforcement and verification: Email and mail-based notifications may be harder to verify than in-person or centralized filing systems, potentially creating gaps in real-time oversight of campaign changes
  • Definition of "changes": The bill doesn't specify what constitutes a reportable change, which could lead to inconsistent compliance or disputes over notification requirements
  • Regulatory oversight balance: Streamlining procedures may reduce the state's ability to monitor potentially problematic solicitation activities or fraud if notification becomes too informal

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

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