Ethics - As introduced, enacts the "Foreign Agent Registration Act." - Amends TCA Title 3, Chapter 6 and Title 4.
SB 2235, the "Foreign Agent Registration Act," requires individuals or organizations acting as agents for foreign governments or entities designated as "foreign adversaries" by the U.S. Department of Commerce to register with Tennessee's Ethics Commission if they engage in political activities within the state. This includes efforts to influence state policies, support or oppose candidates for public office, or affect ballot measures. Registrants must provide detailed information about their business, political activities, financial arrangements, and update their registration within seven days of any changes. Violations can result in penalties of up to $500 per infraction.
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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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
13
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
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jack Johnson
RRepublican
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