HB2249

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 33; Title 38; Title 52; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to the bureau of immigration and customs enforcement.

Failed·3/17/26
Draft Text

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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Sponsors

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2
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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 2

House

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