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TN SB2234
Bill
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jack Johnson
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AI Summary
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Prohibits Tennessee state agencies from contracting with technology suppliers owned or controlled by foreign adversaries, or purchasing technology products on the FCC's covered list of national security risks
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Requires technology suppliers bidding on state contracts to submit sworn statements under penalty of perjury certifying they are not owned by, controlled by, or subcontracting with foreign adversaries
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Bans transfer of state-owned real property (including sales, leases, and easements) to foreign adversaries or entities they own, control, or direct
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Violations of the land transfer prohibition carry civil penalties up to $250,000 or twice the transaction value, plus a minimum 5-year ban from future state property transactions
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Takes effect July 1, 2026, applying to contracts entered into, renewed, or amended on or after that date
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 12, Chapter 3 and Title 66, Chapter 2, relative to protection of state assets.
State Government
Last Action
Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/17/2026
3/11/2026