HB184 Summary

• Amends Section 13A-9-71 of the Alabama Code to prohibit state agencies and officials from imposing annual filing or reporting requirements on charitable organizations, professional fund raisers, commercial co-venturers, or professional solicitors that are more stringent, restrictive, or expansive than requirements authorized under state law.

• Exempts enforcement actions related to state grants, state contracts, state fraud investigations, and actions against specific nonprofit organizations from the prohibition on additional filing or reporting requirements.

• Maintains existing Attorney General registration and reporting requirements for charitable organizations soliciting contributions, including $25 registration fees and annual report filings within 90 days of fiscal year-end.

• Preserves federal law compliance requirements and existing criminal penalties for charitable fraud (Class A misdemeanor for first offense, Class C felony for subsequent offenses).

• Became effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.