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Committee advances bill to shield nonprofit donor lists from public disclosure
Summary
Senators approved SB 5 35 to limit state agencies' ability to require or publish volunteer/supporter/donor lists for nonprofits, with exceptions for grants and fraud probes; testimony emphasized risks of harassment and chilling of speech.
Little Rock — The Senate committee voted to advance SB 5 35, a measure that would prevent state agencies from requiring nonprofits to provide donor or supporter lists beyond what state law already mandates. Sponsor Senator Bridal Davis said the bill preserves transparency while preventing agencies from imposing additional reporting burdens on nonprofits.
Rose Mims, executive director…
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