SB1699

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 7, Chapter 68; Title 12; Title 38; Title 49 and Title 50, Chapter 1, relative to immigration enforcement activities.

Introduced·1/15/26
Draft Text

Tennessee SB1699 prohibits using state-owned property for civil immigration enforcement activities.

Tennessee SB1699 amends state code to prevent the use of public parking lots, vacant lots, garages, and school or church property for civil immigration enforcement. It requires collaboration between state and local governments to identify such properties. Property managers must report any attempted or actual use of these properties for immigration enforcement to local authorities. The Department of Safety must produce materials about the rights of residents and make them available to the public.

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Where it stands

Current
State and Local Government Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 24

10:30 AM

Senate State & Local Government Hearing

Mar 17

8:45 AM

Senate Revenue Subcommittee Of Finance, Ways & Means Hearing

History

Mar 24

Senate

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State and Local Government Committee

Mar 18

Senate

Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/24/2026

Mar 17

Senate

Action deferred in Senate State and Local Government Committee to 3/24/2026