---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000019617-26-000288"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "JPM"
cik: "0000019617"
company_name: "JPMORGAN CHASE & CO"
filed_at: "2026-07-23T20:15:21+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-07-23T20:17:30.971943+00:00"
event_type: "other"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.1
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.1
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# JPMorgan amends by-laws to specify Lead Independent Director appointment by non-management directors

## Summary
- Board adopted amendment to Section 2.03 of By-laws effective July 21, 2026.
- Lead Independent Director, if any, will be appointed by non-management directors.
- No other changes to by-laws; amendment is procedural governance update.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000019617-26-000288
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: JPM
- cik: 0000019617
- company_name: JPMORGAN CHASE & CO
- filed_at: 2026-07-23T20:15:21+00:00
- event_type: other
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.1
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.1
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.03, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/19617/000001961726000288/0000019617-26-000288-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/19617/000001961726000288/jpm-20260721.htm

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