Lobbying, Lobbyists - As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Foreign Adversary and Chinese Military Company Disclosure and Accountability Act." - Amends TCA Title 3, Chapter 6; Title 4; Title 39, Chapter 16, Part 5 and Title 58, Chapter 2.

SB 1397 requires lobbyists in Tennessee to submit special disclosure forms if they represent "foreign adversaries" (countries on Commerce Department lists) or "Chinese military companies" (companies on Defense Department blacklists). The forms mandate lobbyists affirm they are voluntarily lobbying for these entities and acknowledge specific U.S. government concerns about China's strategic goals. Violations carry $50,000 civil penalties per day, with a maximum of 20 violations per year. This law applies directly to lobbyists working for foreign governments or designated Chinese military companies within Tennessee.