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

HB 1202: Law Enforcement - As introduced, requires law enforcement agencies and officials to communicate with federal officials regarding the immigration status only for an individual who has been arrested for a criminal offense; sets a civil penalty of up to $1,000 for a law enforcement agency that does not comply to be enforced by the attorney general and reporter. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 40 and Chapter 716 of the Public Acts of 2024.

In committee Last action March 18, 2025: Taken off notice for cal in s/c Departments & Agencies Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee

Plain-language summary

HB 1202 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Law Enforcement - As introduced, requires law enforcement agencies and officials to communicate with federal officials regarding the immigration status only for an individual who has been arrested for a criminal offense; sets a civil penalty of up to $1,000 for a law enforcement agency that does not comply to be enforced by the attorney general and reporter. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 40 and Chapter 716 of the Public Acts of 2024. Primary sponsor: Doc Kumar (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 18, 2025): Taken off notice for cal in s/c Departments & Agencies Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Doc Kumar (Republican).