HB2602

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 7; Title 10; Title 38; Title 39 and Title 40, relative to immigration.

Failed·3/17/26
Draft Text

Tennessee HB2602 amends state code to ensure detained individuals have access to legal counsel and family visits, and mandates disclosure of their.

Tennessee HB2602 amends Tennessee Code to ensure detained individuals have reasonable access to confidential in-person and remote visits with legal counsel, telephone communication for legal purposes, and family or personal visits. It mandates local law enforcement agencies detaining individuals under federal agreements to disclose specific personal information upon request. The act prohibits retaliation against detainees for seeking legal counsel, family visits, or legal actions. It also ensures that access provided to detainees is not more restrictive than that afforded to other detainees.

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Sponsors

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2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

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

Feb 10

House

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