Tennessee HB1202 mandates law enforcement agencies to report the immigration status of arrested individuals to federal officials.
Tennessee HB1202 amends Tennessee Code Annotated to require all law enforcement agencies and officials to communicate with federal officials regarding the immigration status of individuals arrested for criminal offenses. This includes reporting knowledge that an alien is not lawfully present in the United States. Exceptions include school resource officers regarding students and individuals not arrested. Non-compliance may result in a civil penalty of up to $1,000, enforceable by the attorney general and reporter. The act takes effect July 1, 2025.
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