Corporations; modifying requirements related to charitable organizations and solicitation of charitable contributions; prohibiting certain actions by charitable nonprofit corporations. Effective date.
SB 1534 modifies Oklahoma's rules for charitable organizations and fundraising. It requires charitable nonprofits to submit specific information to the Secretary of State, updates definitions of terms like "charitable organization" and "contribution," and prohibits certain actions by these organizations. The bill directly affects charitable groups soliciting donations in Oklahoma, professional fundraisers, and their solicitors by clarifying requirements and adding new restrictions. Key provisions include updated board membership rules and clearer boundaries for professional fundraising activities. The bill aims to strengthen oversight of charitable solicitations while aligning state law with current federal tax return requirements.
Bill status
vetoed
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
May 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
House Passage
May 2026
Vetoed
May 2026
Introduced Feb 2, 2026
Vetoed May 13, 2026
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MINOR
The bill was transitioned from the House to the Senate floor version, updating the header, date, and sponsor information. The most significant substantive change involves the definition of 'Professional fundraising counsel,' where the Senate version adds specific prohibitions preventing these counselors from directly soliciting contributions or having access to funds, thereby clarifying their role to ensure they act only as advisors rather than fundraisers.
Scope change
The bill's scope remains focused on the Oklahoma Solicitation of Charitable Contributions Act and the Oklahoma General Corporation Act, but the clarification on fundraising counsel roles may affect how third-party fundraising services are regulated and enforced.
DEFINITION
The definition of 'Professional fundraising counsel' was expanded to explicitly prohibit them from soliciting contributions directly or having access to, holding, or maintaining contributions, distinguishing them from professional fundraisers.
TECHNICAL
The document header was updated to reflect the Senate Floor Version with a new date (March 3, 2026) and added a co-sponsor from the House.
Minor formatting adjustments were made to spacing and indentation throughout the text to align with Senate drafting standards.
Floor votes · Senate Mar 25, 2026 · House May 6, 2026
How they voted
45–0
Passed · 5 other
Total votes 50
Mar 25, 2026
D
Democratic9
77% Yea
R
Republican41
92% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
24
Key actions
6
Committee
6
May 13, 2026
Vetoed
Vetoed 05/12/2026
upper
May 6, 2026
Committee
Referred for enrollment
upper
May 6, 2026
Lower · Passed
Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 77 Nays: 10
lower
Apr 14, 2026
Lower · Passed
CR; Do Pass Commerce and Economic Development Oversight Committee
lower
Mar 31, 2026
Lower · Passed
Policy recommendation to the Commerce and Economic Development Oversight committee; Do Pass Business
lower
Mar 30, 2026
Committee
Referred to Business
lower
Mar 26, 2026
Introduced
First Reading
lower
Mar 26, 2026
Upper · Passed
Engrossed to House
upper
Mar 25, 2026
Committee
Referred for engrossment
upper
Mar 25, 2026
Upper · Passed
Measure passed: Ayes: 38 Nays: 6
upper
Mar 3, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported Do Pass Judiciary committee; CR filed
upper
Feb 2, 2026
Introduced
First Reading
upper
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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