HB2549

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

Introduced·2/3/26
Draft Text

Amends Tennessee law to regulate agents of foreign adversaries, requiring registration, reporting, and penalties for non-compliance.

This bill amends Tennessee law to establish regulations for agents of foreign adversaries. It mandates registration with the Tennessee ethics commission, including details about the agent's activities and affiliations. Agents must file quarterly reports on compensation, contributions, and expenditures. The Tennessee ethics commission is authorized to investigate violations and assess penalties, including fines and potential disbarment for attorneys.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

16 Yea

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2 Nay

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History

Mar 26

House

Taken off notice for cal. in Calendar & Rules Committee

Mar 25

House

Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 3/26/2026

Mar 24

House

Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee