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

SB 6: 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 January 15, 2025: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 6 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on November 19, 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: Joey Hensley (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 15, 2025): Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Joey Hensley (Republican).