House Bill 797 amends various sections of the Florida Statutes to modernize and clarify the governance of nonprofit corporations and other corporate entities in Florida. A significant change includes the renaming of the "Florida Not For Profit Corporation Act" to the "Florida Nonprofit Corporation Act," along with the replacement of the term "not for profit" with "nonprofit" throughout the statutes. The bill introduces new provisions regarding the filing and amendment of corporate documents, allowing corporations to file articles of amendment without further action from the board of directors or members, and clarifies the effective dates for documents accepted for filing. It also revises the powers and responsibilities of nonprofit corporations, including the ability to levy dues and assessments on members, and outlines the processes for resignation of registered agents, transfer of membership interests, and removal of directors.

Additionally, the bill enhances the emergency powers of condominium, cooperative, and homeowners' associations during declared states of emergency, allowing them to conduct meetings electronically, implement disaster plans, and levy special assessments without unit owners' approval for emergency repairs. It establishes transparency requirements for transactions involving directors or officers and introduces penalties for misconduct, such as soliciting kickbacks. Overall, HB 797 aims to streamline corporate governance processes, enhance accountability, and ensure compliance with updated legal standards for both nonprofit and for-profit entities in Florida.

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