SB2108

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 7; Title 8 and Title 9, relative to reporting regarding persons not lawfully present in the United States.

Introduced·1/22/26
Draft Text

SB2108 amends Tennessee law to require reporting of illegal activities and public benefit use by non-citizens.

SB2108 amends Tennessee Code to mandate that law enforcement agencies report illegal activities and public benefit use by individuals not lawfully present in the United States. This includes violations of federal immigration laws and criminal gang activities. Local governmental entities must report these individuals to the centralized immigration enforcement division. Failure to report is a Class A misdemeanor. The Department of Finance and Administration must also report annually on the cost of providing benefits and services to non-citizens.

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Where it stands

Current
State and Local Government Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 31

1:00 PM

Senate State & Local Government Hearing

Mar 24

10:30 AM

Senate State & Local Government Hearing

History

Mar 30

Senate

Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/31/2026

Mar 25

Senate

Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/25/2026

Mar 25

Senate

Action deferred in Senate State and Local Government Committee to 3/31/2026