New Missouri law shields nonprofit donor identities, allows LLCs to give to candidates

Lawmakers argued the change was needed to ensure donors can maintain privacy while giving to causes they believe in.
A new law signed by Gov. Mike Parson last week will shield nonprofits from being forced to disclose their donors to government agencies and allow for certain limited liability companies to contribute to candidates.

Included in a bill modifying various tax credits is the “Personal Privacy Protection Act,” which would bar public agencies from requiring nonprofits to share the identities of donors, volunteers or supporters.

It also closes any records or lists in the possession of public agencies that contain the identity of supporters under Missouri’s open records law and under court rules. The provision goes into effect Aug. 28.