2018 Senate Bill 1176

Ban mandating donor disclosure by nonprofits

Introduced in the Senate

Nov. 8, 2018

Introduced by Sen. Mike Shirkey (R-16)

To prohibit government agencies in Michigan, including courts, tribunals, and judicial or quasi-judicial bodies, from imposing a donor disclosure mandate on nonprofit organizations organized under section 501 of the federal tax code, meaning a duty to disclose to government authorities or others the identity of or personal information on contributors or members. Agencies and their staff would also be prohibited from disclosing such information if they already possess it, with violators subject to misdemeanor penalties, and to civil fines of up to $2,500, or $7,500 if done deliberately.

Referred to the Committee on Michigan Competitiveness

Nov. 29, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Passed in the Senate 25 to 12 (details)

Received in the House

Nov. 29, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Michigan Competitiveness

Dec. 18, 2018

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Passed in the House 58 to 51 (details)

To prohibit government agencies in Michigan, including courts, tribunals, and judicial or quasi-judicial bodies, from imposing a donor disclosure mandate on nonprofit organizations organized under section 501 of the federal tax code, meaning a duty to disclose to government authorities or others the identity of or personal information on contributors or members. Agencies and their staff would also be prohibited from disclosing such information if they already possess it, with violators subject to misdemeanor penalties, and to civil fines of up to $2,500, or $7,500 if done deliberately.

Vetoed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 28, 2018