The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument, were prepared by Xavier I. Alexander.
DIGEST
SB 179 Original 2022 Regular Session Reese
Proposed law provides that absent a showing of a compelling state interest, no state agency or state
official shall impose any additional annual filings or reporting requirements by rule or policy on a
charitable organization that is more burdensome than the specific requirements for charitable
organizations under federal or state law.
Proposed law provides that proposed law shall not apply to the state's direct spending programs
including state grants and state contracts nor to fraud investigations. Provides that proposed law
shall not restrict enforcement actions against a specific nonprofit organization.
Proposed law defines "charitable organization" as a person who is or holds himself out to be a
benevolent, civic, recreational, educational, voluntary, health, law enforcement, social service,
philanthropic, fraternal, humane, patriotic, religious, or eleemosynary organization.
Effective upon signature of the governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Adds R.S. 51:1909.11)