The bill CS/HB 797 amends various sections of the Florida Statutes concerning nonprofit corporations, primarily renaming the "Florida Not For Profit Corporation Act" to the "Florida Nonprofit Corporation Act." It introduces new provisions regarding the filing and amendment of corporate documents, including requirements for corporations to file articles of amendment with the Department of State and the ability to specify effective times for documents. The bill also enhances governance by clarifying the rights and obligations of members, the process for transferring membership interests, and the authority of corporations to levy dues. Additionally, it establishes guidelines for meetings, including remote participation and the use of proxies, while addressing derivative proceedings and the election and removal of directors.

Further amendments streamline the processes for mergers, dissolutions, and the handling of claims against dissolved corporations. The bill clarifies the responsibilities of registered agents and introduces new definitions related to corporate terminology. It also enhances the rights of members regarding the inspection of corporate records and financial statements, ensuring transparency and accountability. Notably, the bill allows for the domestication and conversion of corporations, establishing a framework for both domestic and foreign entities. Overall, CS/HB 797 aims to modernize and clarify the legal framework governing nonprofit corporations in Florida, ensuring compliance with current practices and enhancing operational efficiency.

Statutes affected:
H 797 Filed: 617.01011, 617.0123, 617.0124, 617.0126, 617.0127, 617.0128, 617.01301, 617.01401, 617.0204, 617.0206, 617.0304, 617.0502, 617.0503, 617.0505, 617.0604, 617.0605, 617.0606, 617.0608, 617.0701, 617.0721, 617.0803, 617.0820, 617.0823, 617.0830, 617.0832, 617.0835, 617.1001, 617.1006, 617.1101, 617.1102, 617.1103, 617.1105, 617.1106, 617.1107, 617.1202, 617.1401, 617.1402, 617.1403, 617.1406, 617.1407, 617.1408, 617.1420, 617.1430, 617.1431, 617.1433, 617.1440, 617.1502, 617.1504, 617.1505, 617.1506, 617.1508, 617.1509, 617.1520, 617.1530, 617.1532, 617.1601, 617.1602, 617.1603, 617.1604, 617.1605, 617.1622, 617.2006, 39.8298, 605.1025, 617.0102, 617.0121, 617.0125, 617.02011, 617.0205, 617.0301, 617.0504, 617.0806, 617.0824, 617.0831, 617.0901, 617.1008, 617.1009, 617.1404, 617.1422, 617.1501, 617.1510, 617.1606, 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, 768.38, 893.055
H 797 c1: 617.01011, 617.0123, 617.0124, 617.0126, 617.0127, 617.0128, 617.01301, 617.01401, 617.0204, 617.0206, 617.0304, 617.0502, 617.0503, 617.0505, 617.0604, 617.0605, 617.0606, 617.0608, 617.0701, 617.0721, 617.0803, 617.0820, 617.0823, 617.0830, 617.0832, 617.0835, 617.1001, 617.1006, 617.1101, 617.1102, 617.1103, 617.1105, 617.1106, 617.1107, 617.1202, 617.1401, 617.1402, 617.1403, 617.1405, 617.1406, 617.1407, 617.1408, 617.1420, 617.1430, 617.1431, 617.1433, 617.1440, 617.1502, 617.1504, 617.1505, 617.1506, 617.1508, 617.1509, 617.1520, 617.1530, 617.1532, 617.1601, 617.1602, 617.1603, 617.1604, 617.1605, 617.2005, 617.2006, 39.8298, 381.00316, 605.1025, 617.0102, 617.0121, 617.0122, 617.0125, 617.02011, 617.0203, 617.0205, 617.0301, 617.0504, 617.0824, 617.0901, 617.1008, 617.1009, 617.1404, 617.1422, 617.1501, 617.1510, 617.1701, 617.1702, 617.1703, 617.1711, 617.1808, 617.1904, 617.1907, 617.1908, 617.2002, 617.2003, 617.2007, 617.2101, 617.221, 620.2108, 620.8918, 768.38, 893.055