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TN HB0833

TN HB0833
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 7; Title 8; Title 38 and Title 68, relative to illegal aliens.


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Introduced
02/04/2025
In Committee
04/08/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
05/13/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/13/2025

Introduced Session

114th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As enacted, requires the centralized immigration enforcement division within the department of safety to provide a report to the chief clerk of each house of the general assembly and the legislative librarian regarding illegal alien criminal activity in this state. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 7; Title 8; Title 38 and Title 68.

AI Summary

This bill requires the centralized immigration enforcement division within Tennessee's Department of Safety to prepare and submit a comprehensive report by July 1, 2026, to the chief clerks of each legislative house and the legislative librarian regarding criminal activities associated with undocumented immigrants (referred to as "illegal aliens" in the bill). The report must provide an assessment of criminal enterprises linked to undocumented immigrants and an analysis of potential threats they pose to the state. The division may seek assistance from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation in compiling the report but is prohibited from including information that could compromise ongoing investigations, criminal prosecutions, or reveal confidential details under state or federal law. Additionally, the division is mandated to share the report with state law enforcement agencies to support a coordinated approach to addressing potential unlawful activities involving undocumented immigrants. The bill will take effect immediately upon becoming law, with the stated purpose of serving the public welfare.

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Government Affairs

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 323 (on 05/13/2025)

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