Bill > HB2219

This bill mandates that by January 1, 2027, sheriffs in Tennessee must enter into agreements under an available federal 287(g) program, which allows state and local law enforcement to assist federal immigration authorities in enforcing federal immigration law, with specific models of this program outlined. Failure to comply could result in the state withholding funds from the sheriff's office or local government, though sheriffs can temporarily suspend compliance during emergencies with proper notification. The bill also grants other law enforcement agencies the ability to negotiate similar agreements and requires any immigration-related data reported by law enforcement to be traceable to the specific agency. Additionally, it expands the powers of the board of control of the Tennessee Corrections Institute by requiring them to establish a policy for the temporary detention and custody of individuals awaiting transfer to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody, with specific conditions and a sunset date for these provisions.