Lobbying, Lobbyists

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide details on whether the bill updates other unrelated sections of Tennessee law, nor does it explicitly state that employers must comply with the same registration period as lobbyists.

Changing Lobbyist Registration Time

This bill changes the registration period for lobbyists and their employers from seven days to seven business days.

What This Bill Does

• Changes the time a lobbyist must register or update their information from seven days to seven business days.

Who It Names or Affects

• Lobbyists in Tennessee
• Employers of lobbyists in Tennessee

Terms To Know

lobbyist

A person who tries to influence decisions made by government officials, often on behalf of a client or organization.

ethics commission

An official group that sets rules and monitors behavior related to ethics in politics and government.

Limits and Unknowns

• The bill was withdrawn as of February 5, 2026.
• It is not clear if or when the bill will be reconsidered or passed into law.

Official Summary Text

Abstract summarizes the bill.

Current Bill Text

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SENATE BILL 1574
By Lowe
SB1574
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AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2;
Title 3; Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8 and
Title 12, relative to lobbying.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE:
SECTION 1. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 3-6-302(a), is amended by deleting
"seven (7) days" wherever it appears in the subsection and substituting instead "seven (7)
business days".
SECTION 2. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 3-6-302(c), is amended by deleting
"seven (7) days" and substituting instead "seven (7) business days".
SECTION 3. This act takes effect upon becoming a law, the public welfare requiring it.