HB2249 would prohibit the Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement from conducting law enforcement activities in Tennessee healthcare.
HB2249 amends Tennessee Code to prohibit the Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement from entering and conducting law enforcement activities in healthcare facilities, physician offices, and shelters within the state. The bill defines "healthcare facility" as an institution providing care for nonrelated persons suffering violence and "physician" as a person licensed to practice medicine or osteopathic medicine. "Shelter" includes facilities providing temporary housing to homeless individuals or those needing medical or nursing care. The act takes effect upon becoming law.
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