Section 16-6a-1009 - Effect of amendment of articles of incorporation(1) An amendment to the articles of incorporation does not affect: (a) any existing right of persons other than members;(b) any cause of action existing against or in favor of the nonprofit corporation; or(c) any proceeding to which the nonprofit corporation is a party.(2) An amendment changing a nonprofit corporation's corporate name does not abate a proceeding brought by or against a nonprofit corporation in its former corporate name.Enacted by Chapter 300, 2000 General Session.