Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

HB 10: Immigration - As introduced, requires a law enforcement agency in custody of an individual unlawfully present in the United States to request an immigration detainer and detain such individual for the maximum period as specified in the detainer; requires such agency to transport such individuals not taken into federal custody to a sanctuary city; requires department of revenue to request reimbursement for costs of detention and transportation of illegal aliens and to withhold federal petroleum taxes collected in this state if such reimbursement is not received. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 7; Title 38; Title 39; Title 55 and Title 67.

In committee Last action March 18, 2025: Failed in s/c Departments & Agencies Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee

Plain-language summary

HB 10 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on November 13, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Immigration - As introduced, requires a law enforcement agency in custody of an individual unlawfully present in the United States to request an immigration detainer and detain such individual for the maximum period as specified in the detainer; requires such agency to transport such individuals not taken into federal custody to a sanctuary city; requires department of revenue to request reimbursement for costs of detention and transportation of illegal aliens and to withhold federal petroleum taxes collected in this state if such reimbursement is not received. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 7; Title 38; Title 39; Title 55 and Title 67. Primary sponsor: Todd Warner (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 18, 2025): Failed in s/c Departments & Agencies Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Todd Warner (Republican).