(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