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SB 1956

State Government - As enacted, prohibits a state agency from issuing or renewing a certification, registration, license, or permit to a corporate entity if an officer, director, or employee of the entity provides material support or resources, meeting spaces, or other forums to certain terrorist groups or organizations for the purpose of soliciting material support or recruiting new members; requires a state agency to deny, revoke, or refuse or renew a certification, registration, license, or permit issued to such entities upon receipt of satisfactory proof of such activity. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8; Title 48 and Title 67.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Mark Pody

Tennessee Secretary of State must report nonprofit revocations for legal violations over three years to legislature by December 31, 2026.

Pub. Ch. 843
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Bill Summary · SB 1956

Legislative bill overview

SB 1956 requires Tennessee's Secretary of State to compile and publish a report documenting nonprofit corporate registrations revoked for legal violations over the previous three calendar years. The report must be submitted to legislative leadership and the state library by December 31, 2026, using existing departmental resources.

Why is this important

The bill creates transparency around nonprofit regulatory enforcement, allowing legislators and the public to assess how effectively the state oversees charitable organizations. This data could inform future nonprofit governance policies and help identify patterns in regulatory violations across the sector.

Potential points of contention

  • Resource allocation: Requiring "existing resources" may strain the Secretary of State's office if data compilation is time-intensive, potentially delaying other departmental functions
  • Scope limitations: The report covers only revocations for legal violations, potentially obscuring nonprofits that were warned or disciplined without losing registration status
  • One-time reporting: As a single 2026 deadline, the bill doesn't establish ongoing oversight mechanisms, limiting its utility for continuous monitoring of nonprofit compliance

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

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