Florida 2026 Session Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

SB 554 — Nonprofit Corporations

Last action — Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 797 (Ch. 2026-168)

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced November 18, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 28% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 5 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Nonprofit Corporations; Renaming the “Florida Not For Profit Corporation Act” as the “Florida Nonprofit Corporation Act”; revising the circumstances in which a domestic or foreign corporation may correct a document filed with the department; requiring all courts, public offices, and official bodies to receive all certificates issued by the department as prima facie evidence of certain facts; authorizing a corporation to register under a name that is not otherwise distinguishable on the records of the department under certain circumstances; prohibiting a corporation from paying any dividend and making distributions of any part of its net income or net earnings to its members, directors, or officers, etc.

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Florida Senate - 2026 SB 554 By Senator Bernard 24-00209-26 2026554__ A bill to be entitled An act relating to nonprofit corporations;
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 554 By the Committee on Fiscal Policy;
and Senator Bernard 594-02987-26 2026554c1 A bill to be entitled An act relating to nonprofit corporations;
providing that provisions of a plan or filed document may not be made dependent upon facts outside the plan or filed document;
prohibiting a provision of a plan or filed document to be made dependent upon facts outside the plan or filed document;
providing that the date or time at which a document is filed is the time and date at the place of filing in this state;
providing that the date and time at which a document is filed is the time and date at the place of filing in this state;
prohibiting articles of Page 1 of 280 CODING:
prohibiting articles of Page 1 of 281 CODING:
Florida Senate - 2026 SB 554 24-00209-26 2026554__ correction from containing a delayed effective date for the correction;
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 554 594-02987-26 2026554c1 correction from containing a delayed effective date for the correction;
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Florida Senate - 2026 SB 554 24-00209-26 2026554__ amending s.
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 554 594-02987-26 2026554c1 amending s.
revising the contents of the articles of incorporation;
revising the contents of articles of incorporation;
deleting the definition for the term “authorized entity”;
deleting the definition for the term “authorized entity”;
deleting a provision that a registered agent may resign by Page 3 of 280 CODING:
deleting a provision that a registered agent may resign by Page 3 of 281 CODING:
Florida Senate - 2026 SB 554 24-00209-26 2026554__ signing and delivering to the department a statement of resignation;
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 554 594-02987-26 2026554c1 signing and delivering to the department a statement of resignation;
revising the statement of resignation requirements;
revising statement of resignation requirements;
deleting a provision that a registered office or registered agent may be changed on the corporation’s annual report form filed with the department;
deleting a provision providing that a registered office or registered agent may be changed on the corporation’s annual report form filed with the department;
providing that such changes may be made by the corporation with other filings by the department;
providing that such changes may be made by the corporation with other Page 4 of 281 CODING:
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Florida Senate - 2026 SB 554 24-00209-26 2026554__ requiring the department to collect a fee for filings;
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 554 594-02987-26 2026554c1 filings by the department;
requiring the department to collect a fee for filings;
prohibiting a corporation from being a Page 5 of 280 CODING:
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Florida Senate - 2026 SB 554 24-00209-26 2026554__ member of itself or exercising the rights of a member with respect to itself;
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 554 594-02987-26 2026554c1 prohibiting a corporation from being a member of itself or exercising the rights of a member with respect to itself;
providing applicability;
providing that the articles of incorporation or bylaws may provide reasonable means to enforce the collection of such dues, assessments, Page 6 of 280 CODING:
providing that the articles of Page 6 of 281 CODING:
Florida Senate - 2026 SB 554 24-00209-26 2026554__ and fees;
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 554 594-02987-26 2026554c1 incorporation or bylaws may provide reasonable means to enforce the collection of such dues, assessments, and fees;
authorizing a corporation to levy fines or penalize its members if such actions are authorized in the articles of incorporation or bylaws;
authorizing a corporation to levy fines Page 7 of 281 CODING:
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Florida Senate - 2026 SB 554 24-00209-26 2026554__ prohibiting the levy of certain penalties until after the corporation has provided notice to the member concerned and has afforded the affected member an opportunity to be heard on the matter;
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 554 594-02987-26 2026554c1 or penalize its members if such actions are authorized in the articles of incorporation or bylaws;
prohibiting the levy of certain penalties until after the corporation has provided notice to the member concerned and has afforded the affected member an opportunity to be heard on the matter;
providing that a written demand for a special meeting may be revoked by a writing received by the corporation before receiving the written demands from certain members sufficient in number to require holding the special meeting;
providing that a written demand for a special meeting may be revoked by a writing received by the corporation before receiving the written demands from Page 8 of 281 CODING:
providing that any Page 8 of 280 CODING:
Florida Senate - 2026 SB 554 24-00209-26 2026554__ business other than that described in the meeting notice may not be conducted at the meeting;
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 554 594-02987-26 2026554c1 certain members sufficient in number to require holding the special meeting;
providing that any business other than that described in the meeting notice may not be conducted at the meeting;
providing that action taken by written consent is effective when such written consent is signed by members entitled to cast the required number of votes on the action and has been delivered to the corporation;
providing that action taken by written consent is effective when such written consent is signed by members entitled to cast the required number of votes on the action and the consent has been delivered to the corporation;
providing that a member or a member’s attorney in fact may appoint a proxy to vote or otherwise act for the member for certain duties;
providing that a member or a member’s attorney-in-fact may appoint a proxy to vote or otherwise act for the member for certain duties;
requiring that an appointment form contain certain information;
requiring that an appointment form contain certain Page 9 of 281 CODING:
specifying when an appointment of a proxy is effective and valid;
providing that the death or Page 9 of 280 CODING:
Florida Senate - 2026 SB 554 24-00209-26 2026554__ incapacity of a member who appoints a proxy does not affect the right of the corporation to accept the proxy’s authority under certain circumstances;
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 554 594-02987-26 2026554c1 information;
specifying when an appointment of a proxy is effective and valid;
providing that the death or incapacity of a member who appoints a proxy does not affect the right of the corporation to accept the proxy’s authority under certain circumstances;
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requiring that a vote or action taken by a member, a member’s attorney in fact, or a proxy by means of remote communication be maintained by the corporation;
requiring that a vote or action taken by a member, a member’s attorney-in-fact, or a proxy by means of remote communication be maintained by the corporation;
specifying requirements for a complaint in a proceeding brought in the right of a corporation;
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Florida Senate - 2026 SB 554 24-00209-26 2026554__ creating s.
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 554 594-02987-26 2026554c1 specifying requirements for a complaint in a proceeding brought in the right of a corporation;
creating s.
providing that the articles of incorporation or bylaws may specify the terms of directors;
providing that the articles of Page 11 of 281 CODING:
providing that if a term is not specified Page 11 of 280 CODING:
Florida Senate - 2026 SB 554 24-00209-26 2026554__ in the articles of incorporation or bylaws, the term of a director is 1 year;
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 554 594-02987-26 2026554c1 incorporation or bylaws may specify the terms of directors;
providing that if a term is not specified in the articles of incorporation or bylaws, the term of a director is 1 year;
authorizing the court to bar the director from being reelected, redesignated, or reappointed for a period prescribed by the court;
authorizing the court to bar the director from being reelected, redesignated, or reappointed for a period Page 12 of 281 CODING:
Words stricken are deletions;
words underlined are additions.
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 554 594-02987-26 2026554c1 prescribed by the court;
revising the criteria for Page 12 of 280 CODING:
revising the criteria for when meetings of the board of directors may be called;
Words stricken are deletions;
providing that regular meetings of the board of directors may be held without notice of date, time, place, or purpose;
words underlined are additions.
Florida Senate - 2026 SB 554 24-00209-26 2026554__ when meetings of the board of directors may be called;
authorizing that regular meetings of the board of directors may be held without notice of date, time, place, or purpose;
specifying the standards of conduct a member of the board of directors or a board committee must conform to in discharging his or her duties;
specifying the standards of conduct to which a member of the board of directors or a board committee must conform in discharging his or her duties;
providing that if a director’s conflict of interest transaction is fair to the corporation at the time that transaction is authorized, approved, effectuated, or ratified, the transaction is not void or voidable, and is not grounds for relief, damages, or other sanctions;
providing that if a director’s conflict of interest transaction is fair to the corporation at the time such transaction is authorized, approved, effectuated, or ratified, the transaction is not void or voidable, Page 13 of 281 CODING:
providing that the person challenging the Page 13 of 280 CODING:
Florida Senate - 2026 SB 554 24-00209-26 2026554__ validity of such transaction or seeking relief has the burden of proving certain facts;
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 554 594-02987-26 2026554c1 and is not grounds for relief, damages, or other sanctions;
providing that the person challenging the validity of such transaction or seeking relief has the burden of proving certain facts;
617.0844, F.S.;
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providing the standards of conduct an officer must conform to in discharging his or her Page 14 of 280 CODING:
Florida Senate - 2026 SB 554 24-00209-26 2026554__ duties;
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 554 594-02987-26 2026554c1 617.0844, F.S.;
providing the standards of conduct to which an officer must conform in discharging his or her duties;
providing that the articles of amendment take effect on the effective date;
specifying the manner in which a plan of merger must be adopted for a domestic corporation whose members are entitled to vote on the merger;
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authorizing the adoption of a plan of merger Page 15 of 280 CODING:
Florida Senate - 2026 SB 554 24-00209-26 2026554__ at the meeting of the board of directors for certain domestic corporations;
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 554 594-02987-26 2026554c1 specifying the manner in which a plan of merger must be adopted for a domestic corporation whose members are entitled to vote on the merger;
authorizing the adoption of a plan of merger at the meeting of the board of directors for certain domestic corporations;
requiring the parent eligible entity to notify subsidiary members within a specified timeframe;
requiring the parent eligible Page 16 of 281 CODING:
Words stricken are deletions;
words underlined are additions.
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 554 594-02987-26 2026554c1 entity to notify subsidiary members within a specified timeframe;
requiring that the articles of merger be signed by each party to Page 16 of 280 CODING:
requiring that the articles of merger be signed by each party to the merger if the merger has been approved;
Words stricken are deletions;
words underlined are additions.
Florida Senate - 2026 SB 554 24-00209-26 2026554__ the merger if the merger has been approved;
deleting provisions related to mergers of foreign corporations and domestic corporations under certain circumstances;
deleting provisions related to mergers of foreign corporations and domestic corporations Page 17 of 281 CODING:
requiring a foreign eligible entity that survives a merger to comply with ch.
617, F.S.;
deleting a provision to allow abandonment of merger Page 17 of 280 CODING:
Florida Senate - 2026 SB 554 24-00209-26 2026554__ under certain circumstances;
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 554 594-02987-26 2026554c1 under certain circumstances;
requiring a foreign eligible entity that survives a merger to comply with ch.
617, F.S.;
deleting a provision to allow abandonment of merger under certain circumstances;
revising the notice requirements that a dissolved corporation or successor entity must file with the department;
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revising the claimants who may bring a claim against a dissolved corporation or Page 18 of 280 CODING:
Florida Senate - 2026 SB 554 24-00209-26 2026554__ successor entity;
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 554 594-02987-26 2026554c1 revising the notice requirements a dissolved corporation or successor entity must file with the department;
revising the claimants who may bring a claim against a dissolved corporation or successor entity;
authorizing that a dissolved corporation or successor entity may dispose of known claims against it by giving written notice to its known claimants of the dissolution within a specified timeframe after a specified timeframe;
providing that a dissolved corporation or successor entity may dispose of known claims against it by giving written notice to its known claimants of the dissolution within a specified timeframe;
authorizing that a dissolved corporation or successor entity may reject a claim submitted by a claimant and received before the specified timeframe by mailing notice of the rejection to the claimant within a specified timeframe;
providing that a dissolved corporation or successor entity may reject a claim submitted by a claimant and received before the specified timeframe by mailing notice of the rejection to the claimant within a specified timeframe;
requiring the dissolved corporation to pay the reasonable fees and expenses of the guardian ad litem;
requiring Page 19 of 281 CODING:
providing that provisions by the dissolved corporation for security Page 19 of 280 CODING:
Florida Senate - 2026 SB 554 24-00209-26 2026554__ ordered by the court satisfies the dissolved corporation’s obligations with respect to certain claims;
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 554 594-02987-26 2026554c1 the dissolved corporation to pay the reasonable fees and expenses of the guardian ad litem;
providing that provisions by the dissolved corporation for security ordered by the court satisfies the dissolved corporation’s obligations with respect to certain claims;
authorizing certain claims from being enforced against the dissolved corporation’s undistributed assets and a member of the dissolved corporation on a pro rata share of the claim or the corporate assets distributed to such member, whichever is less;
prohibiting certain claims from being enforced against the dissolved corporation’s undistributed assets and a member of the dissolved corporation on a pro rata share of the claim or the corporate assets distributed to such member, whichever is less;
617.1431, F.S.;
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revising the venue for judicial dissolution proceedings;
providing that directors need not be made parties to a proceeding to dissolve a Page 20 of 280 CODING:
Florida Senate - 2026 SB 554 24-00209-26 2026554__ corporation unless relief is sought against them individually;
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 554 594-02987-26 2026554c1 617.1431, F.S.;
revising the venue for judicial dissolution proceedings;
providing that directors need not be made parties to a proceeding to dissolve a corporation unless relief is sought against them individually;
authorizing the court to order certain actions be taken as an alternative to directing the dissolution of the corporation;
authorizing the court to order certain actions to be taken as an alternative to directing the dissolution of a corporation;
authorizing the court to appoint a provisional director for a certain proceeding if it appears such appointment will remedy the grounds alleged by the complaining members or directors;
authorizing the court to appoint a provisional director for a certain proceeding if it appears such appointment will remedy the grounds alleged by the Page 21 of 281 CODING:
providing that a provisional director may be appointed without a vacancy on the board of directors;
providing that a Page 21 of 280 CODING:
Florida Senate - 2026 SB 554 24-00209-26 2026554__ provisional director has all the rights and powers of a duly elected director, until removed;
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 554 594-02987-26 2026554c1 complaining members or directors;
providing that a provisional director may be appointed without a vacancy on the board of directors;
providing that a provisional director has all the rights and powers of a duly elected director, until removed;
providing that any member, officer, or director of a foreign corporation is not liable for the debts, obligations, or other liabilities of the foreign corporation under certain circumstances;
providing that any member, officer, or director of a foreign corporation is not liable for the debts, obligations, or other liabilities of the Page 22 of 281 CODING:
providing applicability;
requiring a foreign corporation that transacts business in this state Page 22 of 280 CODING:
Florida Senate - 2026 SB 554 24-00209-26 2026554__ without a certificate of authority to appoint the Secretary of State as its agent for service of process;
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 554 594-02987-26 2026554c1 foreign corporation under certain circumstances;
providing applicability;
requiring a foreign corporation that transacts business in this state without a certificate of authority to appoint the Secretary of State as its agent for service of process;
requiring certain registered agents file a statement with the department with certain information;
requiring Page 23 of 281 CODING:
providing the duties of a registered agent;
deleting the definition Page 23 of 280 CODING:
Florida Senate - 2026 SB 554 24-00209-26 2026554__ of the term “authorized entity”;
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 554 594-02987-26 2026554c1 certain registered agents to file a statement containing certain information with the department;
providing the duties of a registered agent;
deleting the definition of the term “authorized entity”;
requiring the department to furnish any information for a fee;
requiring the department to furnish any information upon payment of a fee;
providing a statement of change may also be filed on the foreign corporation’s annual report in an application for reinstatement;
providing that a statement of change may also be filed on the foreign corporation’s annual report in an application for reinstatement;
providing when a registered agent is terminated;
providing criteria determining when a registered agent is terminated;
providing that resignation does not affect contractual rights between the foreign corporation and the registered agent;
providing that resignation does not affect contractual rights between the foreign corporation and Page 24 of 281 CODING:
authorizing a registered agent to resign from a foreign corporation regardless if it has active status;
creating s.
617.15091, F.S.;
providing the permissible means of delivery of certain Page 24 of 280 CODING:
Florida Senate - 2026 SB 554 24-00209-26 2026554__ communications;
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 554 594-02987-26 2026554c1 the registered agent;
authorizing a registered agent to resign from a foreign corporation regardless of whether it has active status;
creating s.
617.15091, F.S.;
providing the permissible means of delivery of certain communications;
requiring a foreign corporation who wishes to cancel its certificate of authority to deliver to the department a notice of withdrawal of certificate of authority;
requiring a foreign corporation that wishes to cancel its certificate of authority to deliver to the department a notice of withdrawal of certificate of authority;
providing when the certificate is effective;
providing when such certificate is effective;
requiring such certificate be signed by an officer or a director and state certain information;
requiring that such certificate be signed by an officer or a director and state certain information;
providing that service of process for a foreign corporation whose withdrawal is effective is on the Secretary of State;
providing that service of process is on the Secretary of State for a foreign corporation whose withdrawal is effective;
authorizing the department to revoke a foreign corporation’s certificate of authority to transact business under certain circumstances;
authorizing the department Page 25 of 281 CODING:
requiring revocation of a foreign corporation’s certificate of authority to be done on a Page 25 of 280 CODING:
Florida Senate - 2026 SB 554 24-00209-26 2026554__ specified date;
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 554 594-02987-26 2026554c1 to revoke a foreign corporation’s certificate of authority to transact business under certain circumstances;
requiring revocation of a foreign corporation’s certificate of authority to be done on a specified date;
prohibiting another entity from using the name of the foreign corporation whose certificate of authority has been revoked until after a specified timeframe;
prohibiting another entity from using the name of the Page 26 of 281 CODING:
requiring the department to require a foreign corporation seeking reinstatement whose name has been Page 26 of 280 CODING:
Florida Senate - 2026 SB 554 24-00209-26 2026554__ lawfully assumed by another eligible entity to comply with choosing a new name before accepting its application for reinstatement;
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 554 594-02987-26 2026554c1 foreign corporation whose certificate of authority has been revoked until after a specified timeframe;
requiring the department to require a foreign corporation seeking reinstatement whose name has been lawfully assumed by another eligible entity to comply with choosing a new name before accepting its application for reinstatement;
requiring such records be maintained in a certain manner;
requiring that such records be maintained in a certain manner;
prohibiting the abolishment or limitation of the right of inspection by a corporation’s articles of incorporation or bylaws;
prohibiting the abolishment or limitation of the right of inspection by a Page 27 of 281 CODING:
revising construction;
prohibiting a member from selling or distributing specific information or records;
providing an exception;
prohibiting a person Page 27 of 280 CODING:
Florida Senate - 2026 SB 554 24-00209-26 2026554__ from obtaining or using a membership list or any part thereof for any purpose unrelated to a member’s interest without the consent of the board of directors;
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 554 594-02987-26 2026554c1 corporation’s articles of incorporation or bylaws;
revising construction;
prohibiting a member from selling or distributing specified information or records;
providing an exception;
prohibiting a person from obtaining or using a membership list or any part thereof for any purpose unrelated to a member’s interest without the consent of the board of directors;
authorizing a corporation to satisfy the right of a member to inspect specific records by means chosen by the corporation;
authorizing a corporation to satisfy the right of a member to inspect specified records by means chosen by the corporation;
requiring the corporation to deliver to the member the annual financial statements within a specified timeframe;
requiring the corporation to deliver to the member the annual financial statements within a Page 28 of 281 CODING:
specifying how a corporation may deliver the specified annual financial statements;
authorizing the corporation to place reasonable restrictions on members requesting annual financial Page 28 of 280 CODING:
Florida Senate - 2026 SB 554 24-00209-26 2026554__ statements;
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 554 594-02987-26 2026554c1 specified timeframe;
specifying how a corporation may deliver the specified annual financial statements;
authorizing the corporation to place reasonable restrictions on members requesting annual financial statements;
authorizing a court that orders access to such records to include specific provisions protecting the corporation from undue burden or expense and prohibiting the director from using such information obtained for a specified purpose;
authorizing a court that orders access to such records to include specific provisions protecting the corporation from undue burden or expense and prohibiting the director Page 29 of 281 CODING:
authorizing the court to order the corporation to reimburse the director for the costs incurred for the application;
amending s.
617.1622, Page 29 of 280 CODING:
Florida Senate - 2026 SB 554 24-00209-26 2026554__ F.S.;
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 554 594-02987-26 2026554c1 from using such information obtained for a specified purpose;
authorizing the court to order the corporation to reimburse the director for the costs incurred for the application;
amending s.
617.1622, F.S.;
providing that articles of domestication must be signed by the domesticating corporation after certain circumstances;
providing that articles of domestication must be signed by the domesticating corporation under certain circumstances;
requiring that certain information be included in the articles of domestication for a domesticated corporation that is seeking to become a domestic corporation;
requiring that certain information be included in the articles of domestication for a Page 30 of 281 CODING:
requiring that articles of domestication be filed with the department and take effect within certain timeframes;
specifying when the Page 30 of 280 CODING:
Florida Senate - 2026 SB 554 24-00209-26 2026554__ domestications of domestic and foreign corporations are effective;
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 554 594-02987-26 2026554c1 domesticated corporation that is seeking to become a domestic corporation;
requiring that articles of domestication be filed with the department and take effect within certain timeframes;
specifying when the domestications of domestic and foreign corporations are effective;
prohibiting the diversion for any other purpose of certain property held in trust or otherwise dedicated to a charitable purpose and held by a domestic of foreign corporation immediately before a domestication becomes effective;
prohibiting the diversion for any other purpose of certain property held in trust or otherwise dedicated Page 31 of 281 CODING:
providing that any bequest, devise, gift, grant, or promise in certain instruments inures Page 31 of 280 CODING:
Florida Senate - 2026 SB 554 24-00209-26 2026554__ to the domesticated corporation;
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 554 594-02987-26 2026554c1 to a charitable purpose and held by a domestic or foreign corporation immediately before a domestication becomes effective;
providing that any bequest, devise, gift, grant, or promise in certain instruments inures to the domesticated corporation;
requiring specified entities that have had plans of conversion adopted and approved to sign articles of conversion;
requiring Page 32 of 281 CODING:
specifying the information to be included in such articles of conversion;
requiring a converted domestic Page 32 of 280 CODING:
Florida Senate - 2026 SB 554 24-00209-26 2026554__ corporation to satisfy the requirements of filing its articles of incorporation;
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 554 594-02987-26 2026554c1 specified entities that have had plans of conversion adopted and approved to sign articles of conversion;
specifying the information to be included in such articles of conversion;
requiring a converted domestic corporation to satisfy the requirements of filing its articles of incorporation;
requiring a converting eligible entity to sign and deliver to the department for filing a statement of abandonment if the conversion is abandoned after the articles of conversion have been delivered to the department but before the articles of conversion become effective;
requiring a converting eligible entity to sign and deliver to the department for filing a Page 33 of 281 CODING:
specifying when the Page 33 of 280 CODING:
Florida Senate - 2026 SB 554 24-00209-26 2026554__ statement of abandonment takes effect;
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 554 594-02987-26 2026554c1 statement of abandonment if the conversion is abandoned after the articles of conversion have been delivered to the department but before the articles of conversion become effective;
specifying when the statement of abandonment takes effect;
617.2006, F.S.;
617.2006, Page 34 of 281 CODING:
deleting certain provisions relating to a labor union or body filing its articles of incorporation in the applicable circuit court;
amending ss.
39.8298, 381.00316, 605.1025, 617.0102, 617.0121, 617.0122, Page 34 of 280 CODING:
Florida Senate - 2026 SB 554 24-00209-26 2026554__ 617.0125, 617.02011, 617.0203, 617.0205, 617.0301, 617.0504, 617.0806, 617.0824, 617.0825, 617.0831, 617.0901, 617.1008, 617.1009, 617.1404, 617.1422, 617.1423, 617.1501, 617.1510, 617.1606, 617.1623, 617.1701, 617.1702, 617.1703, 617.1711, 617.1808, 617.1809, 617.1904, 617.1907, 617.1908, 617.2001, 617.2002, 617.2003, 617.2007, 617.2101, 617.221, 620.2108, 620.8918, 628.910, 768.38, and 893.055, F.S.;
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 554 594-02987-26 2026554c1 F.S.;
deleting certain provisions relating to a labor union or body filing its articles of incorporation in the applicable circuit court;
amending ss.
39.8298, 381.00316, 605.1025, 617.0102, 617.0121, 617.0122, 617.0125, 617.02011, 617.0203, 617.0205, 617.0301, 617.0504, 617.0806, 617.0824, 617.0825, 617.0831, 617.0901, 617.1008, 617.1009, 617.1404, 617.1422, 617.1423, 617.1501, 617.1510, 617.1606, 617.1623, 617.1701, 617.1702, 617.1703, 617.1711, 617.1808, 617.1809, 617.1904, 617.1907, 617.1908, 617.2001, 617.2002, 617.2003, 617.2007, 617.2101, 617.221, 620.2108, 620.8918, 628.910, 768.38, and 893.055, F.S.;
617.1007(3), F.S., relating to restated articles of incorporation, to incorporate the amendments to ss.
617.1007(3), F.S., Page 35 of 281 CODING:
617.01201 and 617.1006, F.S., in references thereto;
reenacting s.
295.21(5)(a), F.S., relating to Florida Is For Page 35 of 280 CODING:
Florida Senate - 2026 SB 554 24-00209-26 2026554__ Veterans, Inc., to incorporate the amendment made to s.
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 554 594-02987-26 2026554c1 relating to restated articles of incorporation, to incorporate the amendments to ss.
617.01201 and 617.1006, F.S., in references thereto;
reenacting s.
295.21(5)(a), F.S., relating to Florida Is For Veterans, Inc., to incorporate the amendment made to s.
reenacting s 721.13(13)(a), F.S., relating to management, to incorporate the amendment made to s.
reenacting s.
721.13(13)(a), F.S., relating to management, to incorporate the amendment made to s.
Section 1.
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Section 617.01011, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:
617.01011 Short title.—This chapter act may be cited as the “Florida Nonprofit Not For Profit Corporation Act.” Page 36 of 280 CODING:
Florida Senate - 2026 SB 554 24-00209-26 2026554__ Section 2.
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Section 617.01011, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:
617.01011 Short title.—This chapter act may be cited as the “Florida Nonprofit Not For Profit Corporation Act.” Section 2.
617.0121, the document must be in or on the prescribed form.
617.0121, the document must be in Page 37 of 281 CODING:
(9) The document must be delivered to the department for filing.
Delivery may be made by electronic transmission if and to the extent allowed by the department.
If the document is Page 37 of 280 CODING:
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 554 594-02987-26 2026554c1 or on the prescribed form.
(9) The document must be delivered to the department for filing.
Delivery may be made by electronic transmission if and to the extent allowed by the department.
If the document is filed in typewritten or printed form and not transmitted electronically, the department may require that one exact or conformed copy be delivered with the document, except as provided in s.
The terms of, or actions taken under, an agreement to which the corporation is a party, or any other agreement or document.
The terms of, or actions taken under, an agreement to Page 38 of 281 CODING:
(c) The following provisions of a plan or filed document may not be made dependent upon facts outside the plan or filed Page 38 of 280 CODING:
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 554 594-02987-26 2026554c1 which the corporation is a party, or any other agreement or document.
(c) The following provisions of a plan or filed document may not be made dependent upon facts outside the plan or filed document:
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“Plan” means a plan of merger, a plan of conversion, or Page 39 of 280 CODING:
“Plan” means a plan of merger, a plan of conversion, or a plan of domestication.
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Florida Senate - 2026 SB 554 24-00209-26 2026554__ a plan of domestication.
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(3) If a document is determined by the department of State to be incomplete and inappropriate for filing, the department of State may return the document to the person or corporation filing it, together with a brief written explanation of the Page 41 of 280 CODING:
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 554 594-02987-26 2026554c1 (3) If a document is determined by the department of State to be incomplete and inappropriate for filing, the department of State may return the document to the person or corporation filing it, together with a brief written explanation of the reason for the refusal to file, in accordance with s.
or (d) The electronic transmission of the document to the department was defective.
or (d) The electronic transmission of the document to the Page 42 of 281 CODING:
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Describe the document, including its filing date, or Page 42 of 280 CODING:
Describe the document, including its filing date, or attach a copy of the document to the articles of correction;
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If not signed by all persons who signed the filing being withdrawn, state that the filing is withdrawn in accordance with the agreement of all persons who signed the filing.
If not signed by all persons who signed the filing being withdrawn, state that the filing is withdrawn in accordance with Page 43 of 281 CODING:
(b) Upon the filing by the department of a withdrawal statement, the action or transaction evidenced by the original filing does not take effect.
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Florida Senate - 2026 SB 554 24-00209-26 2026554__ (6) Articles of correction that are filed to correct false, misleading, or fraudulent information are not subject to a fee of the department if the articles of correction are delivered to the department within 15 days after the notification of filing sent pursuant to s.
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 554 594-02987-26 2026554c1 the agreement of all persons who signed the filing.
(b) Upon the filing by the department of a withdrawal statement, the action or transaction evidenced by the original filing does not take effect.
(6) Articles of correction that are filed to correct false, misleading, or fraudulent information are not subject to a fee of the department if the articles of correction are delivered to the department within 15 days after the notification of filing sent pursuant to s.
The court may decide the matter in a summary proceeding, and the court may summarily order the department of State to file the document or take other action the court considers appropriate.
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The court’s final decision may be appealed as in other civil proceedings.
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 554 594-02987-26 2026554c1 file the document or take other action the court considers appropriate.
The court’s final decision may be appealed as in other civil proceedings.
Section 6.
Section 617.0127, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:
That the domestic corporation is duly incorporated under the law of this state and the date of its incorporation, or 2.
That the domestic corporation is duly incorporated under the law of this state and the date of its incorporation, or Page 45 of 281 CODING:
That the foreign corporation is authorized to conduct its affairs in this state;
(c) That all fees and penalties owed to the department have been paid, if:
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That the foreign corporation is authorized to conduct its affairs in this state;
(c) That all fees and penalties owed to the department have been paid, if:
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Interrogatories directed to an individual must be answered by that individual him or her, and interrogatories directed to a corporation must be answered by an authorized officer or director of the corporation, by a member if there are no officers or directors of the corporation, or by a fiduciary if the corporation is in the hands of a receiver, trustee, or other court-appointed fiduciary the president, vice president, secretary, or assistant secretary.
Interrogatories directed to an individual must be answered by that individual him or her, and interrogatories directed to a corporation must be answered by an authorized officer or director of the corporation, by a member if there are no officers or directors of the corporation, or by a fiduciary if the corporation is in the hands of a receiver, trustee, or other Page 46 of 281 CODING:
(2) The department of State is not required to file any document:
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Florida Senate - 2026 SB 554 24-00209-26 2026554__ (a) To which interrogatories, as propounded pursuant to subsection (1) relate, until the interrogatories are answered in full;
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 554 594-02987-26 2026554c1 court-appointed fiduciary the president, vice president, secretary, or assistant secretary.
(2) The department of State is not required to file any document:
(a) To which interrogatories, as propounded pursuant to subsection (1) relate, until the interrogatories are answered in full;
120.536(1) and 120.54 to implement this chapter the provisions of this act conferring duties upon it.
120.536(1) and 120.54 to implement this chapter the provisions of this act Page 47 of 281 CODING:
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(1) “Applicable county” means the county in this state in which a corporation’s principal office is located or was located when an action is or was commenced.
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Florida Senate - 2026 SB 554 24-00209-26 2026554__ (1) “Articles of incorporation” includes original, amended, and restated articles of incorporation, articles of consolidation, and articles of merger, and all amendments thereto, including documents designated by the laws of this state as charters, and, in the case of a foreign corporation, documents equivalent to articles of incorporation in the jurisdiction of incorporation.
(2) “Applicable county” means the county in this state in which a corporation’s principal office is located or was located when an action is or was commenced.
(2) “Articles of incorporation” includes original, amended, and restated articles of incorporation, articles of consolidation, and articles of merger, and all amendments thereto, including documents designated by the laws of this state as charters, and, in the case of a foreign corporation, documents equivalent to articles of incorporation in the jurisdiction of incorporation.
(4)(2) “Board of directors” means the group of persons vested with the management of the affairs of the corporation irrespective of the name by which such group is designated, including, but not limited to, managers or trustees.
(4)(2) “Board of directors” means the group of persons vested with the management of the affairs of the corporation irrespective of the name by which such group is designated, Page 48 of 281 CODING:
(5)(3) “Bylaws” means the code or codes of rules adopted for the regulation or management of the affairs of the corporation irrespective of the name or names by which such Page 48 of 280 CODING:
Florida Senate - 2026 SB 554 24-00209-26 2026554__ rules are designated.
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 554 594-02987-26 2026554c1 including, but not limited to, managers or trustees.
(5)(3) “Bylaws” means the code or codes of rules adopted for the regulation or management of the affairs of the corporation irrespective of the name or names by which such rules are designated.
501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code or a governmental organization exempt from federal and state income taxes, if such corporation or governmental organization is a member of the corporation making such donation or transfer, is not a distribution for purposes of this chapter.
501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code or a Page 49 of 281 CODING:
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Florida Senate - 2026 SB 554 24-00209-26 2026554__ (b) A dividend or distribution by a not-for-profit insurance company subsidiary to its mutual insurance holding company organized under part III of chapter 628, directly or indirectly through one or more intermediate holding companies authorized under that part, is not a distribution for the purposes of this chapter.
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 554 594-02987-26 2026554c1 governmental organization exempt from federal and state income taxes, if such corporation or governmental organization is a member of the corporation making such donation or transfer, is not a distribution for purposes of this chapter.
(b) A dividend or distribution by a not-for-profit insurance company subsidiary to its mutual insurance holding company organized under part III of chapter 628, directly or indirectly through one or more intermediate holding companies authorized under that part, is not a distribution for the purposes of this chapter.
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A government or a governmental subdivision, agency or instrumentality.
A government or a governmental subdivision, agency, or instrumentality.
(16) “Interest holder” means any of the following persons:
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 554 594-02987-26 2026554c1 (16) “Interest holder” means any of the following persons:
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(d) A general partner of a limited partnership.
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Florida Senate - 2026 SB 554 24-00209-26 2026554__ (d) A general partner of a limited partnership.
(19)(12) “Member” means one having membership rights in a corporation in accordance with the provisions of its articles of incorporation or bylaws or the provisions of this chapter.
(19)(12) “Member” means one having membership rights in a Page 52 of 281 CODING:
(13) “Mutual benefit corporation” means a domestic corporation that is not organized primarily or exclusively for Page 52 of 280 CODING:
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(13) “Mutual benefit corporation” means a domestic corporation that is not organized primarily or exclusively for religious purposes;
(b) The bylaws of a nonprofit corporation.
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(c) The partnership agreement of a general partnership.
(d) The partnership agreement of a limited partnership.
(e) The operating agreement, limited liability company Page 53 of 280 CODING:
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 554 594-02987-26 2026554c1 (b) The bylaws of a nonprofit corporation.
(c) The partnership agreement of a general partnership.
(d) The partnership agreement of a limited partnership.
(e) The operating agreement, limited liability company agreement, or similar agreement of a limited liability company.
(a) The articles of incorporation of a corporation for profit.
(a) The articles of incorporation of a corporation for Page 54 of 281 CODING:
(b) The articles of incorporation of a nonprofit corporation.
(c) The certificate of limited partnership of a limited Page 54 of 280 CODING:
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(b) The articles of incorporation of a nonprofit corporation.
(c) The certificate of limited partnership of a limited partnership.
(27)(16) “Voting power” means the total number of votes entitled to be cast for the election of directors at the time the determination of voting power is made, excluding a vote that is contingent upon the happening of a condition or event that has not yet occurred.
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If the corporation’s directors are not elected by the members, voting power must, unless otherwise provided in the articles of incorporation or bylaws, be on a one-member, one-vote basis.
(3) Written notice by a domestic or foreign corporation authorized to conduct its affairs in this state to its member, if in a comprehensible form, is effective under any of the following circumstances:
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Florida Senate - 2026 SB 554 24-00209-26 2026554__ (a) When mailed, if mailed postpaid and correctly addressed to the member’s address shown in the domestic or foreign corporation’s current record of members.;
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 554 594-02987-26 2026554c1 (3) Written notice by a domestic or foreign corporation authorized to conduct its affairs in this state to its member, if in a comprehensible form, is effective under any of the following circumstances:
(a) When mailed, if mailed postpaid and correctly addressed to the member’s address shown in the domestic or foreign corporation’s current record of members.;
and (b) Such inability becomes known to the secretary or an assistant secretary of the domestic or foreign corporation, or other authorized person responsible for the giving of notice.
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However, the inadvertent failure to treat such inability as a Page 57 of 280 CODING:
Florida Senate - 2026 SB 554 24-00209-26 2026554__ revocation does not invalidate any meeting or other action.
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 554 594-02987-26 2026554c1 (b) Such inability becomes known to the secretary or an assistant secretary of the domestic or foreign corporation, or other authorized person responsible for the giving of notice.
However, the inadvertent failure to treat such inability as a revocation does not invalidate any meeting or other action.
(9) If this chapter act prescribes notice requirements for particular circumstances, those requirements govern.
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If articles of incorporation or bylaws prescribe notice requirements not less stringent than the requirements of this section or other Page 58 of 280 CODING:
Florida Senate - 2026 SB 554 24-00209-26 2026554__ provisions of this chapter act, those requirements govern.
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 554 594-02987-26 2026554c1 (9) If this chapter act prescribes notice requirements for particular circumstances, those requirements govern.
If articles of incorporation or bylaws prescribe notice requirements not less stringent than the requirements of this section or other provisions of this chapter act, those requirements govern.
Section 617.0744, and who does not have an interest in the outcome of the proceeding or has a material relationship with a person who has an interest in the outcome of the proceeding;
Section 617.0744, and who does not have an interest in the outcome of the proceeding or has a material relationship with a person who has an interest in the outcome of the Page 59 of 281 CODING:
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Section 617.0832, and who is not a director as to whom the transaction is a director’s conflict of interest transaction, or who has a material relationship with another Page 59 of 280 CODING:
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Section 617.0832, and who is not a director as to whom the transaction is a director’s conflict of interest transaction, or who has a material relationship with another director as to whom the transaction is a director’s conflict of interest transaction;
617.0744, status as a named defendant, as a director against whom action is demanded, or as a director who approved the conduct being challenged.
617.0744, status as a named defendant, as a director against whom action is demanded, or as a director who approved the conduct being Page 60 of 281 CODING:
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content.— (1) The articles of incorporation must set forth:
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(b) Any provision not inconsistent with law, regarding the regulation of the internal affairs of the corporation, including, without limitation, any provision with respect to the relative rights or interests of the members as among themselves or in the property of the corporation;
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Florida Senate - 2026 SB 554 24-00209-26 2026554__ (c) The manner of termination of membership in the corporation;
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(c) The manner of termination of membership in the corporation;
Section 13.
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Section 617.0204, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:
617.0204 Liability for preincorporation transactions.—All persons purporting to act as or on behalf of a corporation, Page 62 of 280 CODING:
Florida Senate - 2026 SB 554 24-00209-26 2026554__ knowing having actual knowledge that there was no incorporation under this chapter act, are jointly and severally liable for all liabilities created while so acting except for any liability to any person who also had actual knowledge that there was no incorporation.
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 554 594-02987-26 2026554c1 Section 13.
Section 617.0204, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:
617.0204 Liability for preincorporation transactions.—All persons purporting to act as or on behalf of a corporation, knowing having actual knowledge that there was no incorporation under this chapter act, are jointly and severally liable for all liabilities created while so acting except for any liability to any person who also had actual knowledge that there was no incorporation.
(2)(3) Adopt, use, and alter a common corporate seal.
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However, such seal must always contain the words “corporation not for profit” or “nonprofit corporation.” (5)(6) Increase or decrease, by a vote of its members cast Page 63 of 280 CODING:
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 554 594-02987-26 2026554c1 (2)(3) Adopt, use, and alter a common corporate seal.
However, such seal must always contain the words “corporation not for profit” or “nonprofit corporation.” (5)(6) Increase or decrease, by a vote of its members cast as the bylaws may direct, the number of its directors, subject to any minimum number of directors required under s.
607.1101, both for profit and nonprofit not for profit, domestic and foreign, in accordance with the merger provisions of this chapter if the surviving corporation or other surviving eligible entity is a corporation not for profit or other eligible entity that has been organized as a not-for-profit entity under a governing statute or other applicable law that permits such a merger.
607.1101, both for profit and nonprofit not for profit, domestic and foreign, in accordance with the merger provisions of this chapter if the surviving Page 64 of 281 CODING:
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Florida Senate - 2026 SB 554 24-00209-26 2026554__ (16) Be a promoter, incorporator, partner, member, associate, or manager of any corporation, joint venture, or other entity.
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 554 594-02987-26 2026554c1 corporation or other surviving eligible entity is a corporation not for profit or other eligible entity that has been organized as a not-for-profit entity under a governing statute or other applicable law that permits such a merger.
(16) Be a promoter, incorporator, partner, member, associate, or manager of any corporation, joint venture, or other entity.
(3) In a member’s proceeding under paragraph (2)(a) to enjoin an unauthorized corporate act, the court may enjoin or set aside the act, if equitable and if all affected persons are parties to the proceeding, and may award damages for loss (other than anticipated profits) suffered by the corporation or another party because of enjoining the unauthorized act, except the Page 65 of 280 CODING:
(3) In a member’s proceeding under paragraph (2)(a) to enjoin an unauthorized corporate act, the court may enjoin or Page 65 of 281 CODING:
Florida Senate - 2026 SB 554 24-00209-26 2026554__ court may not award damages for anticipated profits.
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 554 594-02987-26 2026554c1 set aside the act, if equitable and if all affected persons are parties to the proceeding, and may award damages for loss (other than anticipated profits) suffered by the corporation or another party because of enjoining the unauthorized act, except the court may not award damages for anticipated profits.
revocation.— (1) A foreign corporation may register its corporate name, or its corporate name with any addition required by s.
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 554 594-02987-26 2026554c1 (1) A foreign corporation may register its corporate name, or its corporate name with any addition required by s.
617.1506, if the name is distinguishable upon the records of the department of State from the corporate names that are not available under s.
(6) The department of State may revoke any registration if, after a hearing, it finds that the application therefor or any renewal thereof was not made in good faith.
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Section 19.
Present subsections (4) and (5) of section 617.0501, Florida Statutes, are redesignated as subsections (5) Page 67 of 280 CODING:
Florida Senate - 2026 SB 554 24-00209-26 2026554__ and (6), respectively, a new subsection (4) is added to that section, and subsections (1) and (3) and present subsection (5) and subsection (6) of that section are amended, to read:
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 554 594-02987-26 2026554c1 after a hearing, it finds that the application therefor or any renewal thereof was not made in good faith.
Section 19.
Present subsections (4) and (5) of section 617.0501, Florida Statutes, are redesignated as subsections (5) and (6), respectively, a new subsection (4) is added to that section, and subsections (1) and (3) and present subsection (5) and subsection (6) of that section are amended, to read:
The Such statement of acceptance must provide shall state that the registered agent is familiar with, and accepts, the obligations of that position.
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(4) The duties of a registered agent are:
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 554 594-02987-26 2026554c1 shall state that the registered agent is familiar with, and accepts, the obligations of that position.
(4) The duties of a registered agent are:
(a) To forward to the corporation, at the address most recently supplied to the registered agent by the corporation, a process, notice, or demand pertaining to the corporation which is served on or received by the registered agent;
617.0502 Change of registered office or registered agent;
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resignation of registered agent.— (1) A corporation may change its registered office or its registered agent upon filing with the department of State a Page 69 of 280 CODING:
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 554 594-02987-26 2026554c1 617.0502 Change of registered office or registered agent;
resignation of registered agent.— (1) A corporation may change its registered office or its registered agent upon filing with the department of State a statement of change setting forth:
(2)(a) Any registered agent may resign his or her agency appointment by signing and delivering for filing with the Department of State a statement of resignation and mailing a copy of such statement to the corporation at its mailing address of the respective corporation that then appears in the records of the Department of State;
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Florida Senate - 2026 SB 554 24-00209-26 2026554__ composite statement of resignation is being filed pursuant to paragraph (b), the registered agent must promptly mail a copy of either the composite statement of resignation or a separate notice of resignation for each respective corporation, in each case using the respective mailing address of the respective corporation that then appears in the records of the Department of State.
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 554 594-02987-26 2026554c1 Department of State a statement of resignation and mailing a copy of such statement to the corporation at its mailing address of the respective corporation that then appears in the records of the Department of State;
provided, however, that if a composite statement of resignation is being filed pursuant to paragraph (b), the registered agent must promptly mail a copy of either the composite statement of resignation or a separate notice of resignation for each respective corporation, in each case using the respective mailing address of the respective corporation that then appears in the records of the Department of State.
This subsection is applicable only to resignations by registered agents from domestic corporations.
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(3) If a registered agent changes his or her business name or business address, he or she may change such name or address and the address of the registered office of any corporation for Page 71 of 280 CODING:
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 554 594-02987-26 2026554c1 domestic corporations.
(3) If a registered agent changes his or her business name or business address, he or she may change such name or address and the address of the registered office of any corporation for which he or she is the registered agent by:
provided, however, that if a composite statement of resignation is being filed pursuant to paragraph (b), the registered agent must promptly mail a copy of either the composite statement of resignation or a separate notice of resignation for each respective corporation, in each case using the respective mailing address of the respective corporation that then appears Page 72 of 280 CODING:
provided, however, that if a composite statement of resignation is being filed pursuant to paragraph (b), the registered agent must Page 72 of 281 CODING:
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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 554 594-02987-26 2026554c1 promptly mail a copy of either the composite statement of resignation or a separate notice of resignation for each respective corporation, in each case using the respective mailing address of the respective corporation that then appears in the records of the department.
(4) A registered agent may resign from a corporation regardless of whether the corporation has active status.
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Section 22.
Section 617.05022, Florida Statutes, is created to read:
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Florida Senate - 2026 SB 554 24-00209-26 2026554__ 617.05022 Change of name or address by a registered agent.— (1) If a registered agent changes the registered agent’s name or business address, the agent may deliver to the department for filing a statement of change that provides the following:
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 554 594-02987-26 2026554c1 (4) A registered agent may resign from a corporation regardless of whether the corporation has active status.
Section 22.
Section 617.05022, Florida Statutes, is created to read:
617.05022 Change of name or address by a registered agent.— (1) If a registered agent changes the registered agent’s name or business address, the agent may deliver to the department for filing a statement of change that provides the following:
(5) The department shall collect a fee pursuant to s.
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617.0503 Failure to maintain registered agent;
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Florida Senate - 2026 SB 554 24-00209-26 2026554__ 617.0503 Failure to maintain registered agent;
but this liability is forgiven in full upon the compliance by the domestic or foreign corporation, foreign corporation, or alien business organization with the requirements of this subsection, even if that compliance occurs after an action to collect such amount is instituted.
but this liability is forgiven in full upon the compliance by the domestic or foreign corporation, foreign corporation, or alien business organization Page 75 of 281 CODING:
The Department of Legal Affairs may file an action in the circuit court for the judicial circuit in which the Page 75 of 280 CODING:
Florida Senate - 2026 SB 554 24-00209-26 2026554__ domestic or foreign corporation, foreign corporation, or alien business organization is found or conducts affairs transacts business, or in which real property belonging to the domestic or foreign corporation, foreign corporation, or alien business organization is located, to petition the court for an order directing that a registered agent be appointed and that a registered office be designated, and to obtain judgment for the amount owed under this subsection.
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 554 594-02987-26 2026554c1 with the requirements of this subsection, even if that compliance occurs after an action to collect such amount is instituted.
The Department of Legal Affairs may file an action in the circuit court for the judicial circuit in which the domestic or foreign corporation, foreign corporation, or alien business organization is found or conducts affairs transacts business, or in which real property belonging to the domestic or foreign corporation, foreign corporation, or alien business organization is located, to petition the court for an order directing that a registered agent be appointed and that a registered office be designated, and to obtain judgment for the amount owed under this subsection.
A judgment or an order of payment entered under this subsection becomes a judgment lien against any real property owned by the domestic or foreign corporation, foreign corporation, or alien business organization when a certified copy of the judgment or order is recorded as required by s.
A judgment or an order of payment entered under this subsection becomes a judgment lien against any real property owned by the domestic or foreign corporation, foreign corporation, or alien business organization when a certified copy of the judgment or Page 76 of 281 CODING:
55.10.
The department may avail itself of, and is entitled to use, any provision of law or of the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure to further the collecting or obtaining of payment pursuant to a judgment or Page 76 of 280 CODING:
Florida Senate - 2026 SB 554 24-00209-26 2026554__ order of payment.
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 554 594-02987-26 2026554c1 order is recorded as required by s.
55.10.
The department may avail itself of, and is entitled to use, any provision of law or of the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure to further the collecting or obtaining of payment pursuant to a judgment or order of payment.
(a) True copies of documents evidencing the legal existence of the entity, including the articles of incorporation and any amendments to the articles of incorporation or the legal equivalent of the articles of incorporation and such amendments.
(a) True copies of documents evidencing the legal existence Page 77 of 281 CODING:
(b) The names and addresses of each current officer and Page 77 of 280 CODING:
Florida Senate - 2026 SB 554 24-00209-26 2026554__ director of the entity or persons holding equivalent positions.
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 554 594-02987-26 2026554c1 of the entity, including the articles of incorporation and any amendments to the articles of incorporation or the legal equivalent of the articles of incorporation and such amendments.
(b) The names and addresses of each current officer and director of the entity or persons holding equivalent positions.
(e) The names and addresses of all previous members prior shareholders, equivalent equitable owners, and ultimate equitable owners of the entity for the 12-month period preceding the date of issuance of the subpoena, the number of which names is limited to the 100 members holding the largest share of voting power of the domestic or foreign corporation shareholders, equivalent equitable owners, and ultimate equitable owners that, in comparison to all other shareholders, equivalent equitable owners, or ultimate equitable owners, respectively, own the largest number of shares of stock of the corporation, foreign corporation, or alien business organization Page 78 of 280 CODING:
(e) The names and addresses of all previous members prior shareholders, equivalent equitable owners, and ultimate equitable owners of the entity for the 12-month period preceding the date of issuance of the subpoena, the number of which names is limited to the 100 members holding the largest share of voting power of the domestic or foreign corporation shareholders, equivalent equitable owners, and ultimate Page 78 of 281 CODING:
Florida Senate - 2026 SB 554 24-00209-26 2026554__ or the largest percentage of an equivalent form of equitable ownership of the corporation, foreign corporation, or alien business organization.
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 554 594-02987-26 2026554c1 equitable owners that, in comparison to all other shareholders, equivalent equitable owners, or ultimate equitable owners, respectively, own the largest number of shares of stock of the corporation, foreign corporation, or alien business organization or the largest percentage of an equivalent form of equitable ownership of the corporation, foreign corporation, or alien business organization.
upon a showing by the corporation, foreign corporation, or alien business organization that the exception in subparagraph 1., subparagraph 2., or subparagraph 3.
upon a showing by the corporation, foreign corporation, or alien business organization that the exception in subparagraph 1., Page 79 of 281 CODING:
applies to the corporation, foreign corporation, or alien business organization.
Such exception in subparagraph 1., subparagraph 2., or subparagraph 3.
does not, however, exempt the corporation, foreign Page 79 of 280 CODING:
Florida Senate - 2026 SB 554 24-00209-26 2026554__ corporation, or alien business organization from the requirements for producing records, information, or testimony otherwise imposed under this section for any period of time when the requisite conditions for the exception did not exist.
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 554 594-02987-26 2026554c1 subparagraph 2., or subparagraph 3.
applies to the corporation, foreign corporation, or alien business organization.
Such exception in subparagraph 1., subparagraph 2., or subparagraph 3.
does not, however, exempt the corporation, foreign corporation, or alien business organization from the requirements for producing records, information, or testimony otherwise imposed under this section for any period of time when the requisite conditions for the exception did not exist.
The duty to comply with the provisions of this section will not be excused by virtue of any privilege or provision of law of this state or any other state or country, which privilege or provision authorizes or directs that the testimony or records required to be produced under subsection (2) are privileged or confidential or otherwise may not be disclosed.
The duty to comply with the provisions of this section will not be excused by virtue of any privilege or provision of law of this state or any other state or country, Page 80 of 281 CODING:
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Florida Senate - 2026 SB 554 24-00209-26 2026554__ (5) If a domestic or foreign corporation, foreign corporation, or alien business organization fails without lawful excuse to comply timely or fully with a subpoena issued pursuant to subsection (2), the Department of Legal Affairs may file an action in the circuit court for the judicial circuit in which the domestic or foreign corporation, foreign corporation, or alien business organization is found or conducts affairs, transacts business or in which real property belonging to the domestic or foreign corporation, foreign corporation, or alien business organization is located, for an order compelling compliance with the subpoena.
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 554 594-02987-26 2026554c1 which privilege or provision authorizes or directs that the testimony or records required to be produced under subsection (2) are privileged or confidential or otherwise may not be disclosed.
(5) If a domestic or foreign corporation, foreign corporation, or alien business organization fails without lawful excuse to comply timely or fully with a subpoena issued pursuant to subsection (2), the Department of Legal Affairs may file an action in the circuit court for the judicial circuit in which the domestic or foreign corporation, foreign corporation, or alien business organization is found or conducts affairs, transacts business or in which real property belonging to the domestic or foreign corporation, foreign corporation, or alien business organization is located, for an order compelling compliance with the subpoena.
A judgment or an order of payment entered pursuant to this subsection will become a judgment lien against any real property owned by the domestic or foreign corporation, foreign corporation, or alien business organization when a certified copy of the judgment or order is recorded as required by s.
A judgment or an order of payment entered pursuant to this subsection will become a judgment lien Page 81 of 281 CODING:
55.10.
The department may avail itself of, and is Page 81 of 280 CODING:
Florida Senate - 2026 SB 554 24-00209-26 2026554__ entitled to use, any provision of law or of the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure to further the collecting or obtaining of payment pursuant to a judgment or order of payment.
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 554 594-02987-26 2026554c1 against any real property owned by the domestic or foreign corporation, foreign corporation, or alien business organization when a certified copy of the judgment or order is recorded as required by s.
55.10.
The department may avail itself of, and is entitled to use, any provision of law or of the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure to further the collecting or obtaining of payment pursuant to a judgment or order of payment.
688.002, or would jeopardize the safety of an individual, all information, records, and transcriptions become available to the public when the investigation is completed or becomes inactive ceases to be active.
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The department may shall not disclose Page 82 of 280 CODING:
Florida Senate - 2026 SB 554 24-00209-26 2026554__ confidential information, records, or transcriptions of testimony except pursuant to authorization by the Attorney General in any of the following circumstances:
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 554 594-02987-26 2026554c1 688.002, or would jeopardize the safety of an individual, all information, records, and transcriptions become available to the public when the investigation is completed or becomes inactive ceases to be active.
The department may shall not disclose confidential information, records, or transcriptions of testimony except pursuant to authorization by the Attorney General in any of the following circumstances:
If any information, record, or testimony obtained pursuant to subsection (2) is offered in evidence in any judicial proceeding, the court may, in its discretion, seal that portion of the record to further the policies of confidentiality set forth in this subsection.
If any information, record, or testimony obtained pursuant to Page 83 of 281 CODING:
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Florida Senate - 2026 SB 554 24-00209-26 2026554__ (7) This section is supplemental and may shall not be construed to preclude or limit the scope of evidence gathering or other permissible discovery pursuant to any other subpoena or discovery method authorized by law or rule of procedure.
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 554 594-02987-26 2026554c1 subsection (2) is offered in evidence in any judicial proceeding, the court may, in its discretion, seal that portion of the record to further the policies of confidentiality set forth in this subsection.
(7) This section is supplemental and may shall not be construed to preclude or limit the scope of evidence gathering or other permissible discovery pursuant to any other subpoena or discovery method authorized by law or rule of procedure.
(9) In the absence of a written agreement to the contrary, a registered agent is not liable for the failure to give notice of the receipt of a subpoena under subsection (2) to the domestic or foreign corporation, foreign corporation, or alien business organization that appointed the registered agent if the registered agent timely sends written notice of the receipt of the subpoena by first-class mail or domestic or international air mail, postage fees prepaid, to the last address that has been designated in writing to the registered agent by the appointing domestic or foreign corporation, foreign corporation, or alien business organization.
(9) In the absence of a written agreement to the contrary, a registered agent is not liable for the failure to give notice of the receipt of a subpoena under subsection (2) to the domestic or foreign corporation, foreign corporation, or alien business organization that appointed the registered agent if the registered agent timely sends written notice of the receipt of the subpoena by first-class mail or domestic or international air mail, postage fees prepaid, to the last address that has been designated in writing to the registered agent by the appointing domestic or foreign corporation, foreign corporation, Page 84 of 281 CODING:
(10) The designation of a registered agent and a registered office as required by subsection (1) for a domestic or foreign corporation, foreign corporation, or alien business organization Page 84 of 280 CODING:
Florida Senate - 2026 SB 554 24-00209-26 2026554__ that owns real property in this state or a mortgage on real property in this state is solely for the purposes of this chapter;
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 554 594-02987-26 2026554c1 or alien business organization.
(10) The designation of a registered agent and a registered office as required by subsection (1) for a domestic or foreign corporation, foreign corporation, or alien business organization that owns real property in this state or a mortgage on real property in this state is solely for the purposes of this chapter;
An insurance company, trust company, credit union, or industrial savings bank, any of which is licensed or regulated by an agency of the United States or any state of the United States;
An insurance company, trust company, credit union, or industrial savings bank, any of which is licensed or regulated by an agency of the United States or any state of the United Page 85 of 281 CODING:
or 3.
Any person licensed under the provisions of chapter 494.
(c) “Mortgage” means a mortgage on real property situated in this state, except a mortgage owned by a financial Page 85 of 280 CODING:
Florida Senate - 2026 SB 554 24-00209-26 2026554__ institution.
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 554 594-02987-26 2026554c1 States;
or 3.
Any person licensed under the provisions of chapter 494.
(c) “Mortgage” means a mortgage on real property situated in this state, except a mortgage owned by a financial institution.
617.1302, A corporation may not make distributions to its members, directors, or officers.
617.1302, A corporation Page 86 of 281 CODING:
(1) A corporation may not pay any dividend and may not make distributions of any part of the net income or net earnings of Page 86 of 280 CODING:
Florida Senate - 2026 SB 554 24-00209-26 2026554__ the corporation to its members, directors, or officers, except that a corporation may:
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 554 594-02987-26 2026554c1 may not make distributions to its members, directors, or officers.
(1) A corporation may not pay any dividend and may not make distributions of any part of the net income or net earnings of the corporation to its members, directors, or officers, except that a corporation may:
(2) A corporation may pay compensation in a reasonable amount to its members, directors, or officers for services rendered, may confer benefits upon its members in conformity with its purposes, and, upon dissolution or final liquidation, may make distributions to its members as permitted by this chapter.
(2) A corporation may pay compensation in a reasonable amount to its members, directors, or officers for services rendered, may confer benefits upon its members in conformity with its purposes, and, upon dissolution or final liquidation, may make distributions to its members as permitted by this Page 87 of 281 CODING:
(3) If expressly permitted by its articles of incorporation, a corporation may make distributions upon partial liquidation to its members, as permitted by this section.
Any Page 87 of 280 CODING:
Florida Senate - 2026 SB 554 24-00209-26 2026554__ such payment, benefit, or distribution does not constitute a dividend or a distribution of income or profit for purposes of this section.
Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 554 594-02987-26 2026554c1 chapter.
(3) If expressly permitted by its articles of incorporation, a corporation may make distributions upon partial liquidation to its members, as permitted by this section.
Any such payment, benefit, or distribution does not constitute a dividend or a distribution of income or profit for purposes of this section.
(4) A dividend or distribution by a nonprofit insurance company subsidiary to its mutual insurance holding company organized under part III of chapter 628, directly or indirectly through one or more intermediate holding companies authorized under that part, is not a distribution for the purposes of this chapter.
(4) A dividend or distribution by a nonprofit insurance company subsidiary to its mutual insurance holding company organized under part III of chapter 628, directly or indirectly through one or more intermediate holding companies authorized under that part, is not a distribution for the purposes of this Page 88 of 281 CODING:
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Action History

  1. Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 797 (Ch. 2026-168) -SJ 522

  2. Substituted CS/CS/HB 797 -SJ 522

  3. Read 2nd time -SJ 522

  4. Placed on Special Order Calendar, 03/04/26

  5. CS by Fiscal Policy read 1st time

  6. Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading

  7. Pending reference review -under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)

  8. CS by- Fiscal Policy; YEAS 19 NAYS 0

  9. On Committee agenda-- Fiscal Policy, 02/18/26, 1:30 pm, 110 Senate Building

  10. Now in Fiscal Policy

  11. Favorable by Judiciary; YEAS 11 NAYS 0

  12. On Committee agenda-- Judiciary, 02/10/26, 12:00 pm, 110 Senate Building

  13. Now in Judiciary

  14. Favorable by Commerce and Tourism; YEAS 10 NAYS 0

  15. On Committee agenda-- Commerce and Tourism, 01/21/26, 8:30 am, 110 Senate Building

  16. Introduced

  17. Referred to Commerce and Tourism; Judiciary; Fiscal Policy

  18. Filed

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Passed 19 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 6000
Republican 13001
Total 19001
% of votes cast 95%0%0%5%
How each member voted (20)
Member Party Vote
Arrington, Kristen Aston Democrat Yea
Bernard, Mack Democrat Yea
Bracy Davis, LaVon Democrat Yea
Davis, Tracie Democrat Yea
Jones, Shevrin D. "Shev" Democrat Yea
Osgood, Rosalind Democrat Yea
Boyd, Jim Republican Yea
Bradley, Jennifer Republican Yea
Burton, Colleen Republican Yea
Calatayud, Alexis Republican Yea
Gaetz, Don Republican Yea
Gruters, Joe Republican Yea
Leek, Thomas J. "Tom" Republican Yea
Mayfield, Debbie Republican Yea
Passidomo, Kathleen Republican Yea
Rodriguez, Ana Maria Republican Yea
Simon, Corey Republican Not Voting
Truenow, Keith L. Republican Yea
Vacant Republican Yea
Yarborough, Clay Republican Yea

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Favorable

Passed 10 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 3000
Republican 7000
Total 10000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (10)
Member Party Vote
Arrington, Kristen Aston Democrat Yea
Bracy Davis, LaVon Democrat Yea
Davis, Tracie Democrat Yea
DiCeglie, Nick Republican Yea
Leek, Thomas J. "Tom" Republican Yea
Mayfield, Debbie Republican Yea
McClain, Stan Republican Yea
Smith, David Republican Yea
Wright, Tom A. Republican Yea
Yarborough, Clay Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 554 do?
Nonprofit Corporations; Renaming the “Florida Not For Profit Corporation Act” as the “Florida Nonprofit Corporation Act”; revising the circumstances in which a domestic or foreign corporation may correct a document filed with the department; requiring all courts, public offices, and official bodies to receive all certificates issued by the department as prima facie evidence of certain facts; authorizing a corporation to register under a name that is not otherwise distinguishable on the records of the department under certain circumstances; prohibiting a corporation from paying any dividend and making distributions of any part of its net income or net earnings to its members, directors, or officers, etc.
Who sponsors SB 554?
SB 554 is sponsored by Bernard, Mack (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 554?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced November 18, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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