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SB 750

Immigration - As enacted, requires the centralized immigration enforcement division within the department of safety to provide a report to the chief clerk of each house of the general assembly and the legislative librarian regarding illegal alien criminal activity in this state. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 7; Title 8; Title 38 and Title 68.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Ken Yager

Tennessee requires its immigration enforcement division to report undocumented immigrant criminal activity to the legislature for policy and funding decisions.

Pub. Ch. 323
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Bill Summary · SB 750

Legislative bill overview

SB 750 establishes a requirement for Tennessee's centralized immigration enforcement division to submit regular reports to the state legislature documenting criminal activity involving undocumented immigrants. The bill amends multiple sections of Tennessee law and became effective May 2, 2025, after gubernatorial approval.

Why is this important

The bill creates a formal data collection and reporting mechanism that gives state legislators documented information about immigration-related criminal activity. This reporting structure could influence future legislative decisions on immigration enforcement, funding allocation, and policy priorities in Tennessee.

Potential points of contention

  • Data accuracy and interpretation concerns: Reports on "illegal alien criminal activity" could be presented in ways that either understate or overstate immigration's connection to crime, depending on methodology and context provided
  • Resource allocation questions: Creating new reporting requirements diverts enforcement division resources from active enforcement to administrative reporting duties
  • Privacy and due process issues: Centralized tracking and reporting of immigration-related crimes raises questions about data handling, accuracy of immigration status determination, and potential misidentification of individuals
  • Scope ambiguity: The bill doesn't specify what constitutes actionable criminal activity or how data should be categorized, potentially leading to inconsistent reporting across jurisdictions

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

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