HB0471

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 3, Chapter 6 and Title 4, relative to agents of foreign entities.

Introduced·1/28/25
Draft Text

Tennessee HB0471 mandates registration and reporting for agents of foreign entities and foreign-supported political organizations.

Tennessee HB0471 introduces measures to ensure transparency in political activities funded by or associated with hostile foreign nations. It requires agents of hostile foreign principals and foreign-supported political organizations to register with the Tennessee ethics commission. These entities must submit detailed registration statements, including information on financial contributions and political activities. The Tennessee ethics commission is tasked with enforcing these requirements and can assess penalties for non-compliance.

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Where it stands

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In committee
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Sponsors

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Calendar

Mar 19, 2025

10:30 AM

House Public Service Subcommittee Hearing

History

Mar 18

House

Taken off notice for cal in s/c Public Service Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee

Mar 11

House

Placed on s/c cal Public Service Subcommittee for 3/18/2026

Mar 19, 2025

House

Taken off notice for cal in s/c Public Service Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee