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This bill establishes new rights and disclosure requirements for individuals detained in local Tennessee facilities under agreements with federal agencies. It defines a "detained person" as someone housed in a local facility due to a "federal detention agreement," which is a contract between a local law enforcement agency and a federal agency. The bill mandates that local law enforcement agencies must disclose specific information about these detained individuals, including their name, date of birth, intake date, and facility location, within 24 hours of a request from the detained person, their attorney, immediate family, or a court, unless disclosure poses an imminent safety threat. Furthermore, detained individuals are guaranteed reasonable access to confidential visits and telephone calls with legal counsel, as well as family visits that are no more restrictive than those offered to other detainees. The bill also prohibits retaliation by law enforcement against detained individuals for exercising these rights and allows for legal action and attorney fees for violations. Importantly, this legislation does not create liability for good-faith actions, regulate federal immigration enforcement, require the release of individuals, or alter federal authority.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=HB2602&ga=114