Tennessee bills · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)
Tennessee 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.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Gardenhire (Republican)
Summary
No official summary is available for this bill.
Latest action(Mar 17, 2025): Failed in Senate Judiciary Committee
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 8:06 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2025 Senate | SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Failed in Senate Judiciary Committee 3/17/2025 Failed | fail | Set your home in Tennessee to see |
Actions
- Mar 17, 2025 · House
Failed in Senate Judiciary Committee - Mar 12, 2025 · House
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/18/2025 - Jan 15, 2025 · Senate
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee - Jan 14, 2025 · House
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration - Dec 18, 2024 · House
Filed for introduction