Sub. S.B. No. 98 Summary

• Fraudulent Business Filings: Establishes procedures for complaints against fraudulent or unauthorized filings with the Secretary of State, including mechanisms for investigation, notice to alleged violators, and cancellation or redaction of unauthorized filings.

• Deceptive Mailings: Requires non-government entities soliciting fees for business filing services to clearly label materials as advertisements, include government contact information, and avoid language that appears official or creates false legal obligations.

• Business Entity Reinstatement: Extends reinstatement periods for canceled corporations, nonprofits, limited liability companies, partnerships, and other entities from two years to allow more time for organizations to restore their status.

• Statutory Agent Address Requirements: Clarifies that statutory agent addresses must be actual business locations ("usual place of business") and prohibits use of post office boxes, ensuring reliable service of process locations.

• Multiple Policy Changes: Includes amendments regarding fire investigator firearms authority, judge reimbursement procedures, recreational vehicle park licensing, ballot question numbering, and property tax exemptions for charitable institutions and convention centers.