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TN HB1202

TN HB1202
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 40 and Chapter 716 of the Public Acts of 2024, relative to law enforcement.

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Introduced
02/06/2025
In Committee
02/12/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

114th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, requires law enforcement agencies and officials to communicate with federal officials regarding the immigration status only for an individual who has been arrested for a criminal offense; sets a civil penalty of up to $1,000 for a law enforcement agency that does not comply to be enforced by the attorney general and reporter. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 40 and Chapter 716 of the Public Acts of 2024.

AI Summary

This bill amends Tennessee law to require law enforcement agencies and officials to communicate with federal officials about the immigration status of individuals who have been arrested for criminal offenses, in line with federal immigration law (8 U.S.C. § 1357(g)(10)). The bill specifies two key exceptions to this requirement: school resource officers are not required to inquire about students' immigration status, and the requirement does not apply to victims or witnesses who have not been arrested. If a law enforcement agency fails to comply with these communication requirements, they may be subject to a civil penalty of up to $1,000, which would be enforced by the Tennessee Attorney General. The legislation is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and aims to enhance cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities for individuals who have been arrested for criminal offenses.

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Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Taken off notice for cal in s/c Departments & Agencies Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee (on 03/18/2025)
(1 Companion Bills)

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