Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate Bipartisan · 3 R · 3 D cosponsors

SB 1183 — An Act amending the act of December 19, 1990 (P.L.1200, No.202), known as the Solicitation of Funds for Charitable Purposes Act, further providing for registration of charitable organizations, financial reports, fees and failure to file.

Last action — Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, June 24, 2026

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced February 13, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Moderate chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a moderate chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 74% · high confidence

  • Passed Senate

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 6 sponsors

    1 primary, 5 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (3 R · 3 D) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

The bill updates thresholds for financial audits of charitable organizations.

This bill amends the Solicitation of Funds for Charitable Purposes Act to raise the financial audit thresholds for charitable organizations. This change is aimed at simplifying reporting requirements for smaller charities.

What this means for you
  • Families: If you support or engage with smaller charities, they may benefit from decreased audit requirements.

Summary

Increasing Charitable Audit Thresholds

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

5 added · 6 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the latest version of Bill SB 1183, a provision for auditing certain financial reports has been clarified, and the timeframe for the act to take effect has changed. Previously, it was set to take effect in 120 days, but now it will be implemented immediately. This change is significant because it allows for quicker enforcement of the law, potentially ensuring that financial oversight occurs sooner.

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1433 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA SENATE BILL Session of No.
1757 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA SENATE BILL Session of No.
1183 2026 INTRODUCED BY CULVER, PISCIOTTANO, COSTA, KEARNEY, STEFANO AND VOGEL, FEBRUARY 13, 2026 REFERRED TO STATE GOVERNMENT, FEBRUARY 13, 2026 AN ACT Ameentitled "An act providing for the registration and2), regulation of solicitations by charitable organizations, professional fundraisers and other solicitors;
1183 2026 INTRODUCED BY CULVER, PISCIOTTANO, COSTA, KEARNEY, STEFANO AND VOGEL, FEBRUARY 13, 2026 SENATOR DUSH, STATE GOVERNMENT, AS AMENDED, JUNE 2, 2026 AN ACT Ameentitled "An act providing for the registration and2), regulation of solicitations by charitable organizations, professional fundraisers and other solicitors;
* * * (f) Audit of certain financial reports.--[The] Except as <-- provided under section 9(l), the financial report of every charitable organization which receives annual contributions of [$750,000] $1,000,000 or more shall be audited by an independent certified public accountant or public accountant.
* * * (f) Audit of certain financial reports.--[The] Except as provided under section 9(l), the financial report of every charitable organization which receives annual contributions of [$750,000] $1,000,000 or more shall be audited by an independent certified public accountant or public accountant.
This act shall take effect immediately IN 120 <-- DAYS.
This act shall take effect immediately.
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Action History

  1. Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, June 24, 2026

  2. In the House

  3. (Remarks see Senate Journal Page ....), June 22, 2026

  4. Third consideration and final passage, June 22, 2026 (50-0)

  5. Re-reported as committed, June 22, 2026

  6. Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, June 8, 2026

  7. Second consideration, June 8, 2026

  8. First consideration, June 2, 2026

  9. Reported as amended, June 2, 2026

  10. Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, Feb. 13, 2026

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 247 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (247)

247 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Final Passage

Passed 50 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 27000
Democratic 23000
Total 50000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (50)
Member Party Vote
Amanda M. Cappelletti Democratic Yea
Anthony H. Williams Democratic Yea
Art Haywood Democratic Yea
Carolyn T. Comitta Democratic Yea
Christine M. Tartaglione Democratic Yea
James Andrew Malone Democratic Yea
Jay Costa Democratic Yea
John I. Kane Democratic Yea
Judith L. Schwank Democratic Yea
Katie J. Muth Democratic Yea
Lindsey M. Williams Democratic Yea
Lisa M. Boscola Democratic Yea
Maria Collett Democratic Yea
Marty Flynn Democratic Yea
Nick Miller Democratic Yea
Nick Pisciottano Democratic Yea
Nikil Saval Democratic Yea
Patty Kim Democratic Yea
Sharif Street Democratic Yea
Steven J. Santarsiero Democratic Yea
Timothy P. Kearney Democratic Yea
Vincent J. Hughes Democratic Yea
Wayne D. Fontana Democratic Yea
Camera Bartolotta Republican Yea
Chris Gebhard Republican Yea
Cris Dush Republican Yea
Daniel Laughlin Republican Yea
David G. Argall Republican Yea
Dawn W. Keefer Republican Yea
Devlin J. Robinson Republican Yea
Doug Mastriano Republican Yea
Elder A. Vogel Republican Yea
Frank A. Farry Republican Yea
Gene Yaw Republican Yea
Greg Rothman Republican Yea
Jarrett Coleman Republican Yea
Joe Picozzi Republican Yea
Joe Pittman Republican Yea
Judy Ward Republican Yea
Kim L. Ward Republican Yea
Kristin Phillips-Hill Republican Yea
Lisa Baker Republican Yea
Lynda Schlegel Culver Republican Yea
Michele Brooks Republican Yea
Patrick J. Stefano Republican Yea
Rosemary M. Brown Republican Yea
Scott E. Hutchinson Republican Yea
Scott Martin Republican Yea
Tracy Pennycuick Republican Yea
Wayne Langerholc Republican Yea

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Subjects

finance
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 1183 do?
Increasing Charitable Audit Thresholds
Who sponsors SB 1183?
SB 1183 is sponsored by Lynda Schlegel Culver (Republican), Nick Pisciottano (Democratic), Jay Costa (Democratic), Patrick J. Stefano (Republican), Elder A. Vogel (Republican), and Timothy P. Kearney (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 1183?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced February 13, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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