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OK SB1085
Bill
Status
2/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Brent Howard
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AI Summary
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Creates the Uniform Unincorporated Nonprofit Association Act in Oklahoma, establishing a legal framework for organizations of two or more members joined for nonprofit purposes without formal incorporation
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Recognizes unincorporated nonprofit associations as distinct legal entities that can own property, sue and be sued in their own name, and have perpetual duration unless governing principles specify otherwise
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Shields members and managers from personal liability for association debts and obligations solely by reason of their status, even after dissolution of the association
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Establishes governance requirements including member approval for major decisions such as admitting/expelling members, selecting managers, amending governing principles, disposing of substantially all property, and dissolution or merger
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Provides procedures for dissolution, winding up, property transfers, merger with other entities, and designation of registered agents with the Secretary of State, effective November 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Unincorporated nonprofit associations; creating the Uniform Unincorporated Nonprofit Association Act; establishing procedures and requirements for certain associations. Effective date.
Last Action
Remove as principal author Representative Kannady and substitute with Representative Schreiber
3/10/2025