HB2279

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 38 and Title 39, relative to foreign actors.

Complete·4/27/26

HB2279 aims to counter transnational repression by foreign adversaries and terrorist organizations in Tennessee.

HB2279, known as the "Crush Transnational Repression in Tennessee Act," seeks to counter transnational repression by foreign governments and terrorist organizations against Tennessee citizens. The act mandates state agencies to include information on transnational repression in their policies and procedures, and to provide a direct complaint mechanism. It also requires the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation to develop a training program on recognizing and responding to transnational repression, and to implement a public awareness campaign.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

27 Yea

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2 Nay

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4 Not Voting

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History

Apr 27

Pub. Ch. 777

Apr 27

Effective date(s) 07/01/2026

Apr 21

Signed by Governor.