SB2491

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 33; Title 37; Title 49; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to immigration status of children.

Introduced·2/2/26
Draft Text

Tennessee SB2491 prohibits state and local agencies from requiring children under 18 to disclose their immigration status for enrollment or services.

Tennessee SB2491 amends several titles of the Tennessee Code Annotated to ensure that state and local agencies cannot require children under 18 to disclose their immigration status for enrollment, attendance, or receipt of services. Exceptions apply only if explicitly required by federal or state law or court order. The bill also clarifies that compliance with federal immigration law and cooperation with federal authorities as required by law are not limited by this act.

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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 17

8:45 AM

Senate Revenue Subcommittee Of Finance, Ways & Means Hearing

History

Mar 17

Senate

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State and Local Government Committee

Mar 11

Senate

Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/17/2026

Feb 5

Senate

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee