HB 1788·TN·house
Real Property - As enacted, enacts the "Sen. Frank Niceley National Security and Economic Protection Act." - Amends TCA Title 66, Chapter 2, Part 3.
Signed into LawFiled Jan 21, 2026
Sponsor: Reedy
Latest Action
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 733
May 4, 2026
Summary
The law bars businesses or individuals controlled by foreign parties from acquiring or acting as agents, trustees, or fiduciaries for non‑agricultural property in the state. Violators must divest within two years, face a Class A misdemeanor, and register any holdings after Jan. 1 2025, with civil penalties for missed filings. It is intended to protect Tennessee’s national security and economic interests.
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