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

SB 1699: Immigration - As introduced, prohibits the use of certain public properties, schools, and religious institutions for certain civil immigration enforcement activities; requires state departments and agencies to make available to the public certain information concerning person's rights with regard to federal agents. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 7, Chapter 68; Title 12; Title 38; Title 49 and Title 50, Chapter 1.

In committee Last action March 24, 2026: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State and Local Government Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 1699 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Immigration - As introduced, prohibits the use of certain public properties, schools, and religious institutions for certain civil immigration enforcement activities; requires state departments and agencies to make available to the public certain information concerning person's rights with regard to federal agents. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 7, Chapter 68; Title 12; Title 38; Title 49 and Title 50, Chapter 1. Primary sponsor: Raumesh Akbari (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 24, 2026): Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State and Local Government Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Raumesh Akbari (Democratic).