Charities Amendment Act 2026
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What this bill does
This bill updates Bermuda's charity laws to better fight money laundering and terrorism financing. The main changes shift the charity registrar from supervising charities to overseeing them, allow sharing information with foreign law enforcement, add new fines for late filings, and require charities to report staff salary details.
If Passed (Voted Yes)
Charities will face $200 fines for submitting annual reports more than 30 days late or failing to register as exempt charities within 30 days
The charity registrar can share information with overseas law enforcement agencies investigating financial crimes when requested
Charities must include salary information for paid staff in their annual reports in a format specified by the registrar
If Rejected (Voted No)
Current penalty structure remains unchanged - no additional $200 fines for late submissions or registration delays
Information sharing with foreign law enforcement agencies stays limited to current rules
Charities won't need to disclose staff salary details in their annual reports
Who It Affects
This primarily affects registered charities in Bermuda, their trustees, and paid staff whose salary information will now be reported. The charity registrar's office will also have expanded powers and responsibilities under the new rules.
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Charities Amendment Act 2026
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