Tennessee SB1397 mandates additional lobbying disclosures for lobbyists representing foreign adversaries or Chinese military companies.

Tennessee SB1397, known as the Tennessee Foreign Adversary and Chinese Military Company Disclosure and Accountability Act, requires lobbyists to complete an affidavit when lobbying on behalf of a foreign adversary or a Chinese military company. The affidavit must confirm the lobbyist is acting voluntarily and understands the implications of their actions. The bill also imposes a civil penalty of up to $50,000 per violation, with a maximum of 20 violations per year, for lobbyists who fail to make the required disclosures.

Tennessee SB1397 mandates additional lobbying disclosures for lobbyists representing foreign adversaries or Chinese military companies.

Tennessee SB1397, known as the Tennessee Foreign Adversary and Chinese Military Company Disclosure and Accountability Act, requires lobbyists to complete an affidavit when lobbying on behalf of a foreign adversary or a Chinese military company. The affidavit must confirm the lobbyist is acting voluntarily and understands the implications of their actions. The bill also imposes a civil penalty of up to $50,000 per violation, with a maximum of 20 violations per year, for lobbyists who fail to make the required disclosures.