SB0836

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4 and Title 49, relative to persons unlawfully present in the United States.

Chamber Passed·4/10/25
Draft Text

Tennessee SB0836 allows local law enforcement agencies and public charter schools to decide whether to enroll students unlawfully present in the.

Tennessee SB0836 amends Tennessee Code to give local law enforcement agencies and public charter schools the discretion to enroll or refuse to enroll students who are unlawfully present in the United States. This act overrides any conflicting laws and takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 70–25 · Apr 10, 2025
Current
The House
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

0
7
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

72 Yea

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22 Nay

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Calendar

Apr 1, 2025

8:30 AM

Senate Finance, Ways And Means Hearing

Mar 25, 2025

8:30 AM

Senate Finance, Ways And Means Hearing

History

Mar 26

Senate

Re-refer to S. Cal Comm

Mar 24

Senate

Placed on Senate Message Calendar for 3/26/2026

Mar 19

Senate

Senate Reset on calendar for 3/26/2026