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HB 239

EnactedCrossfile SB 184
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Charitable Organizations - Late Fees and Registration - Suspension and Cancellation Requirements

Sponsor: Chair, Economic Matters CommitteeCommittee: Economic MattersSubject: Business RegulationStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 79 (as of Dec 1, 2025)

What this bill does

Official synopsis

Authorizing the Secretary of State to suspend payment of certain late fees assessed to certain charitable organizations that fail to file an annual report under certain circumstances; and authorizing the Secretary of State to cancel a charitable organization's registration or reinstate a charitable organization's canceled registration under certain circumstances.

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Testimony (0)

MGA witness list
FAV 3FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendments
PositionWitnessOrganizationTestimony
FAVBogdan, HenrylobbyistMaryland NonprofitsOral + Written (PDF)
FAVClark, TiffanyOffice of the Attorney GeneralWritten (PDF)
FAVChair, Economic Matters Committee, Chair, Economic Matters CommitteeIndividualOral
FWALore, MichaelOffice of the Secretary of StateOral + Written (PDF)

Organizations on record

Registered lobbyists who testified

FAVBogdan, HenryMaryland NonprofitsRegistered for: Maryland Nonprofits