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

SB 317: 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 17, 2026: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State and Local Government Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 317 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 27, 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: Adam Lowe (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 17, 2026): Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State and Local Government Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Adam Lowe (Republican).