HB2211

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 33; Title 37; Title 49; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to immigration status of children.

Failed·3/17/26
Draft Text

Tennessee HB2211 prohibits state and local agencies from requiring children under 18 to disclose their immigration status for enrollment or services.

Tennessee HB2211 amends several titles of the Tennessee Code to ensure that state and local agencies cannot require children under 18 to disclose their immigration status for enrollment or services. This applies to various agencies, including public schools and charter schools. The bill explicitly states that this prohibition does not interfere with compliance with federal immigration laws or cooperation with federal authorities as required by law. The changes take effect immediately upon becoming law.

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Roll Call Votes

HOUSE DEPARTMENTS & AGENCIES SUBCOMMITTEE: Failed in s/c Departments & Agencies Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee

2 Yea

DD

6 Nay

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History

Mar 17

House

Failed in s/c Departments & Agencies Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee

Mar 11

House

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

Mar 10

House

Action Def. in s/c Departments & Agencies Subcommittee to 3/17/2026