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HB 1941

Appropriations - As introduced, prohibits this state from obligating, appropriating, or otherwise expending state funds, personnel, or other state resources to support any United States immigration and customs enforcement activities in this state. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 10; Title 4, Chapter 4; Title 8; Title 9; Title 38 and Title 39.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Tennessee bill bars state funds, personnel, and resources from supporting ICE immigration enforcement operations within the state.

Failed in s/c Departments & Agencies Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 1941

Legislative bill overview

HB 1941 would prohibit Tennessee state government from using any state funds, personnel, or resources to support or assist U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations within the state. The bill amends multiple sections of Tennessee code across several titles to enforce this prohibition across state agencies and departments.

Why is this important

This bill directly affects how state and local law enforcement interact with federal immigration authorities. It could impact detention agreements, information sharing, facility use, and personnel cooperation that currently exists between state/local agencies and ICE, fundamentally reshaping immigration enforcement capacity in Tennessee.

Potential points of contention

  • Enforcement cooperation conflict: States have varying legal obligations regarding cooperation with federal immigration enforcement; this bill could create legal tensions with federal authority and potentially affect federal funding to state law enforcement
  • Public safety debate: Supporters argue it protects vulnerable communities and limits overreach; opponents contend it hampers serious criminal investigations and removes tools for addressing criminal aliens
  • Fiscal and operational impact: Unclear whether this saves state resources (by ending cooperation) or costs them (through litigation, lost federal grants, or duplicative systems), with broad amendments suggesting significant administrative restructuring

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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