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SB2497

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 33; Title 38; Title 52; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to the bureau of immigration and customs enforcement.

Introduced·2/2/26
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Tennessee SB2497 prohibits the Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement from conducting law enforcement activities in healthcare facilities.

Tennessee SB2497 amends Tennessee Code Annotated to restrict the Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement from entering and conducting law enforcement activities in healthcare facilities, physician's offices, and shelters. This includes institutions providing care for those with abnormal mental conditions, temporary housing for homeless individuals, and facilities for those needing nursing, medical, or surgical services. The act aims to protect these sensitive environments from immigration enforcement actions. This act takes effect upon becoming law.

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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 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