The bill introduces the Foreign Adversary and Terrorist Agent Registration Act, which aims to improve transparency regarding the activities of agents representing adversary nations and foreign terrorist organizations in Nebraska. It establishes definitions for key terms and requires these agents to file a registration statement with the Attorney General, detailing their business activities, agreements with foreign principals, and financial contributions received. The bill also imposes civil penalties for violations of registration requirements and restricts certain companies from receiving state benefits if they are associated with foreign adversaries. Additionally, it mandates that agents provide a conspicuous statement when disseminating political propaganda and submit their registration statements for public inspection.

Furthermore, the bill includes the "Crush Transnational Repression in Nebraska Act," which addresses transnational repression against Nebraska residents by foreign principals. It enhances penalties for offenses committed by agents of foreign principals and requires businesses and nonprofits to attest to their compliance with the registration act. The Nebraska State Patrol is tasked with developing training programs and a reporting website for the public to report instances of transnational repression. The bill also amends existing lobbying regulations to require lobbyists representing Chinese military companies to disclose their status as agents of a foreign adversary and restricts the use of genetic sequencing technology produced by foreign adversaries in medical and research facilities. The act is set to become operative on October 1, 2025, and includes provisions for the validity of remaining sections if any part is declared unconstitutional.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 49-1480, 73-901, 73-903, 73-905, 73-906
Final Reading: 49-1480, 49-1496, 73-901, 73-903, 73-905, 73-906
Slip Law: 49-1480, 49-1496, 73-901, 73-903, 73-905, 73-906