NewsSt Pete CatalystSeptember 12, 2026Pinellas County
Florida enacts House Bill 797, updating nonprofit corporation laws
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Florida implemented significant updates to its nonprofit corporation law under House Bill 797 starting July 1. The article introduces this legislative change as part of the Catalyst’s Community Voices platform.
Read the full story at St Pete CatalystWhy It Matters
Nonprofit organizations operating in Florida must adjust to the updated legal framework established by House Bill 797.
Key Facts
- House Bill 797 represents the most significant update to Florida’s nonprofit law in decades.
- The law took effect on July 1.
- The Catalyst’s Community Voices platform curates community leaders and thinkers to discuss local issues.
Who's Mentioned
PersonDuggan Cooley“President and CEO of the Pinellas Community Foundation”locationFlorida“State implementing the nonprofit law update”OrganizationModest Mouse“Mentioned in article tail reference”OrganizationFlorida Nonprofit Alliance“Organization offering compliance and educational resources”OrganizationPinellas Community Foundation“Community foundation sharing resources about the new law”locationPinellas County“County where local nonprofit leaders and organizations operate”OrganizationGunster, Yoakley & Stewart“Law firm partnering on compliance webinars”OrganizationFlorida Nonprofit Corporation Act“New state act governing nonprofit corporate structures”OrganizationAmerican Bar Association“Creator of the Model Nonprofit Corporation Act”OrganizationSingle Social Club“Mentioned in article tail reference”PersonIsaac Brock“Mentioned in article tail reference”