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

SB 17: 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 17, 2025: Failed in Senate Judiciary Committee

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SB 17 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on December 18, 2024. 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: Todd Gardenhire (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 17, 2025): Failed in Senate Judiciary Committee.

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