Stop the SPLC Act of 2026 Stop Subsidizing Political Lawfare...
To specify that the Southern Poverty Law Center shall not be treated as described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
This bill, known as the Stop the SPLC Act of 2026, aims to change the tax status of the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC). It proposes that the SPLC should no longer be considered a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, which means it would lose its tax-exempt status under the Internal Revenue Code.
The SPLC is an organization that monitors and reports on hate groups and civil rights violations. If this bill passes, the SPLC would lose its tax-exempt status, which could affect its funding and operations. This would primarily impact the SPLC and its supporters, as well as the communities it serves.
HB9254 was introduced on June 10, 2026, and referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. As of now, the bill is in its early stages, and further actions will depend on the committee's review and recommendations.
