Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 797: Nonprofit Corporations
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 797 is a bill introduced in the Florida House on December 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Nonprofit Corporations. Primary sponsor: Kaylee Tuck (Republican), Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee, Commerce Committee. It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (June 26, 2026): Chapter No. 2026-168.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Nonprofit Corporations; Conforms terminology for consistency with Model Nonprofit Corporation Act adopted by American Bar Association; aligns provisions with Florida Business Corporation Act; revises corporate powers; updates provisions on distributions, dividends, & board vacancies; revises who may answer DOS interrogatories; specifies acceptable methods of written notice; requires officers to act in good faith, with reasonable care, & in corporation’s best interests; establishes requirements for judicial removal of directors; provides construction; allows board actions to satisfy meeting & voting requirements if no members exist; removes affiliate chapter registration requirement; ensures equal member rights & obligations; authorizes board to admit members for consideration & set payment terms; permits membership termination per terms; prohibits corporation from being its own member; allows fines or penalties if authorized; permits certain nonprofits to purchase membership interests; sets rules for buying interests of resigned or terminated members; revises meeting procedures & special meeting requirements; provides proxy voting rules & effects of incapacity; revises remote participation provisions; updates board composition, election, & term rules; grants liability immunity to all officers & directors; authorizes eligible mergers; requires statements for property held for charitable purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaylee Tuck | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 83 |
| Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Commerce Committee | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Dotie Joseph | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 108 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Chapter No. 2026-168
- Approved by Governor
- Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
- Ordered enrolled
- In Messages
- CS passed; YEAS 36 NAYS 0
- Read 3rd time
- Read 2nd time
- Substituted for CS/SB 554
- Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
- Withdrawn from Rules
- Received
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