Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

HB 471: Ethics - As introduced, prohibits a person from acting as an agent of a hostile foreign principal unless the person has filed a registration statement with the Tennessee ethics commission; requires each foreign-supported political organization to register with the Tennessee ethics commission. - Amends TCA Title 3, Chapter 6 and Title 4.

In committee Last action March 18, 2026: Taken off notice for cal in s/c Public Service Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee

Plain-language summary

HB 471 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Ethics - As introduced, prohibits a person from acting as an agent of a hostile foreign principal unless the person has filed a registration statement with the Tennessee ethics commission; requires each foreign-supported political organization to register with the Tennessee ethics commission. - Amends TCA Title 3, Chapter 6 and Title 4. Primary sponsor: Jason Zachary (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 18, 2026): Taken off notice for cal in s/c Public Service Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Jason Zachary (Republican).