SB0317

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

Introduced·1/27/25

SB0317 requires agents of hostile foreign principals and foreign-supported political organizations to register with the Tennessee ethics commission.

SB0317 amends Tennessee law to mandate registration and reporting for agents of hostile foreign principals and foreign-supported political organizations. Agents must file a registration statement with the Tennessee ethics commission within ten days of becoming an agent. Foreign-supported political organizations must register and update their information quarterly. The bill defines "hostile foreign principal" and "foreign-supported political organization," and outlines penalties for non-compliance, including fines up to $10,000 per act for willful or repeated violations.

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Where it stands

Current
State and Local Government Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 17

8:45 AM

Senate Revenue Subcommittee Of Finance, Ways & Means Hearing

Mar 10

8:30 AM

Senate Finance, Ways And Means Hearing

History

Mar 17

Senate

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State and Local Government Committee

Mar 11

Senate

Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/17/2026

Mar 10

Senate

Action deferred in Senate State and Local Government Committee to 3/17/2026