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TN SB1087
TN SB1087AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 7; Title 8; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 55, relative to illegal immigration.
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Introduced
02/05/2025
02/05/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, urges the department of safety to study the enforcement of federal immigration laws, detentions and removals, investigations in this state, and immigration-related progress and challenges; requires the department to submit a report to the governor and general assembly on or before January 1, 2026. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 7; Title 8; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 55.
AI Summary
This bill urges the Tennessee Department of Safety to conduct a comprehensive study on immigration law enforcement within the state, focusing on federal immigration laws, detention and removal processes, and ongoing investigations. The study would examine immigration-related challenges and progress, with the department required to submit a detailed report to the governor and general assembly by January 1, 2026, if the study is undertaken. While the bill uses the word "urged" rather than mandating the study, it sets a clear expectation for the department to explore and document immigration enforcement issues. The bill would take effect immediately upon becoming law, reflecting the legislature's interest in understanding and potentially addressing immigration enforcement at the state level. This proposed legislation appears to be a fact-finding measure aimed at gathering information about immigration law implementation in Tennessee, without immediately proposing specific policy changes.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
SA0336 - Amendment 2-0 to SB1087 (on 04/03/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1087&ga=114 |
| Amendment 2-0 to SB1087 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/SA0336.pdf |
| Amendment 1-0 to SB1087 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/SA0327.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for SA0336 (6842) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM1189.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for SA0327 (6262) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM1005.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB1087.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - HB0177 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB0177.pdf |
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