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.

Status: Failed in Senate Judiciary Committee (as of 2025-03-17)

State: Tennessee · Session: 114 · Bill: SB 17

Subjects: Law Enforcement

Sponsors: Gardenhire

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