About this episode

The episode discusses the current legislative proposals affecting nonprofits and advocacy organizations, highlighting key trends and compliance issues.

Legislative season is underway, and we're seeing a wave of proposals that could significantly reshape the operating environment for nonprofits and advocacy organizations. We're tracking over 1,000 bills across the country, and while some of them do positive things, like make improvements to our electoral system or increase voter turnout, unfortunately, most of these measures are taking aim at impactful nonprofit advocacy. These proposals collectively reflect an erosion of the civic space in the nonprofit ecosystem. We're here to break down some of the key trends and help you stay informed about emerging twists in compliance. Attorneys for this episode Maggie Ellinger-Locke Susan Finkle Sourlis Natalie Roetzel Ossenfort Shownotes Federal Legislation · The SAVE Act would require voter registration applicants to provide documentary proof of US citizenship and impose strict photo ID rules to vote in federal elections. · Federal law is already clear that only US citizens are permitted to vote in federal elections. · This legislation could disproportionately impact voters of color, married people who have changed their last names, and low-income voters. State Legislation · So far…

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