Secretary of State - As enacted, removes the filing fee that must be paid to the secretary of state to file articles of termination of corporation existence; increases the number of days after a person ceases solicitation activities after registration with the secretary of state, from 30 to 90, that the person has to notify the secretary of state; removes the requirement that a charitable organization that ceases solicitation activity and received in excess of $1 million in gross revenue during the most recently completed fiscal year include an audited financial statement and forms required to be filed by a charitable organization with the U.S. internal revenue service with the organization's notice to the secretary of state that the organization ceased solicitation activities. - Amends TCA Title 48.
SB 1639 simplifies administrative requirements for Tennessee corporations and charitable organizations ending operations. It removes the filing fee for corporations submitting termination documents, extends the deadline for notifying the Secretary of State after stopping fundraising from 30 to 90 days, and eliminates the requirement for large charitable organizations ($1M+ annual revenue) to submit audited financial statements when ending fundraising. These changes directly affect businesses and nonprofits that cease operations or fundraising activities. The bill aims to reduce paperwork burdens without altering substantive regulations.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2026
Last action May 15, 2026
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Committee
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Feb 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Feb 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 2/10/2026
lower
Jan 15, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
upper
Jan 14, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Ed Jackson
RRepublican
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