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TN SB2108

TN SB2108
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 7; Title 8 and Title 9, relative to reporting regarding persons not lawfully present in the United States.


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Introduced
01/22/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

114th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, requires reporting by law enforcement agencies and local governmental entities and officials regarding persons not lawfully present in the United States; requires the department of finance and administration to report the annual cost incurred by this state for public schools, including public higher education institutions, prisons, hospitals, and social services agencies to provide benefits and services to persons not lawfully present in the United States. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 7; Title 8 and Title 9.

AI Summary

This bill requires law enforcement agencies to submit quarterly reports to a state immigration enforcement division detailing illegal activities and federal immigration law violations by individuals not lawfully present in the United States, including those arrested or detained for such violations. Additionally, local governmental entities must report ordinance violations and receipt of public benefits by individuals who are not U.S. citizens or qualified aliens, and law enforcement agencies must report individuals not lawfully present who are charged or convicted of crimes. The bill also mandates that the Department of Finance and Administration annually report the state's costs for providing benefits and services to individuals not lawfully present in areas like public schools, higher education, prisons, hospitals, and social services agencies, with failure to report being a Class A misdemeanor.

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Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee (on 02/05/2026)

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