HB1925

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8 and Title 39, relative to the "One America Act."

Introduced·1/22/26
Draft Text

Tennessee HB1925 requires non-lawfully present individuals to register with the state and obtain a one-year visa for re-entry.

Tennessee HB1925 amends state law to mandate that individuals residing in Tennessee for over 30 days who are not lawfully present in the United States must register with the Department of Safety and undergo an interview. The department must decide within 30 days if the individual is eligible for a one-year visa to re-enter the U.S. and Tennessee. Eligible individuals must leave the U.S. within 90 days and stay out for at least 30 days. After completing the one-year period without committing a crime, they can apply for a permanent resident card. Those not eligible must leave the U.S.

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History

Mar 17

House

Def. to Summer Study in Departments & Agencies Subcommittee

Mar 11

House

Placed on s/c cal Departments & Agencies Subcommittee for 3/17/2026

Feb 4

House

P2C, ref. to State & Local Government Committee