SB 2234 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

State Government - As introduced, enacts the "Critical Infrastructure Protection Act" and the "Protection of State Land from Foreign Adversaries Act." - Amends TCA Title 12, Chapter 3 and Title 66, Chapter 2.

SB 2234 creates two new laws: the "Critical Infrastructure Protection Act" and the "Protection of State Land from Foreign Adversaries Act." It requires state agencies to prohibit contracts with technology suppliers owned by foreign adversaries or using equipment on a federal "covered list," and to certify compliance via sworn statements. The bill also bans transfers of state-owned land to foreign adversaries or entities controlled by them, requiring prospective buyers to submit sworn affirmations. Exceptions exist only when no reasonable alternative exists for technology procurement, with written justification required. These provisions directly affect Tennessee state agencies, technology suppliers, and any entities seeking to lease or purchase state land.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 2, 2026 Last action Mar 25, 2026
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Total actions
15
Key actions
8
Committee
10
Mar 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/25/2026
lower
Mar 25, 2026
Committee
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State and Local Government Committee
lower
Mar 24, 2026
Lower · Passed
Action deferred in Senate State and Local Government Committee to 3/25/2026
lower
Mar 24, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/25/2026
lower
Mar 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/24/2026
lower
Mar 17, 2026
Lower · Passed
Action deferred in Senate State and Local Government Committee to 3/24/2026
lower
Mar 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/17/2026
lower
Mar 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
Action deferred in Senate State and Local Government Committee to 3/17/2026
lower
Mar 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/10/2026
lower
Feb 5, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
upper
Feb 2, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Jack Johnson
RRepublican
TN
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