MS SB2852

Clarifies that religious institutions and their integral groups or corporations are exempt from charitable organization filing requirements if they are tax-exempt under the Internal Revenue Code, receive no net income benefiting individuals, and are primarily supported by government grants, membership funds, or service fees.

Removes language requiring religious institutions to be supported by "previous donors" as a condition of exemption, narrowing the funding sources to government grants or contracts, membership/congregational funds, and service fees.

Amends notice and service of process requirements for charitable organizations, professional fund-raisers, fund-raising counsels, and professional solicitors by referencing Section 79-35-13 and Mississippi Rules of Civil Procedure instead of requiring designation of a registered agent or default service on the Secretary of State.

Effective date: July 1, 2022.