Purchasing and Procurement - As enacted, enacts the "Tennessee Procurement Protection Act." - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 56.

Summary

The Tennessee Procurement Protection Act prohibits state and local governments from contracting with any company that is owned, controlled, or otherwise linked to a foreign adversary as defined by the U.S. Department of Commerce. Vendors must certify they are not such a company, and false certifications trigger heavy civil penalties, contract termination, and a six‑year bidding ban. Limited exceptions allow procurement when no reasonable alternative exists and the contract is pre‑approved by the Department of Finance and Administration.

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