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TN SB2234

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jack Johnson

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Origin

Senate

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • Bans transfer of state-owned real property (including sales, leases, and easements) to foreign adversaries or entities they own, control, or direct

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

State and Local Government2/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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