HB2279Enacted

Crush Transnational Repression in Tennessee Act

Amends TCA Title 4; Title 38 and Title 39.

Tennessee HB2279, titled the "Crush Transnational Repression in Tennessee Act," aims to enhance criminal offenses related to transnational repression, nullify certain actions, and create new offenses to protect individuals in Tennessee from coercion by foreign governments. The bill authorizes the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) to develop a training program and mandates the public dissemination of information regarding actions that compel compliance with laws of adversarial foreign governments. Key provisions include the establishment of enhanced penalties for related offenses and the creation of a framework to address foreign governmental pressures on residents.

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Overview

Tennessee HB2279, titled the "Crush Transnational Repression in Tennessee Act," aims to enhance criminal offenses related to transnational repression, nullify certain actions, and create new offenses to protect individuals in Tennessee from coercion by foreign governments. The bill authorizes the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) to develop a training program and mandates the public dissemination of information regarding actions that compel compliance with laws of adversarial foreign governments. Key provisions include the establishment of enhanced penalties for related offenses and the creation of a framework to address foreign governmental pressures on residents.

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Sponsor

Cochran, Mark

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

February 2, 2026

Last Action

April 27, 2026

Pub. Ch. 777

Subjects
Criminal OffensesTitles, Short

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